Sir Ralph Hare's Almshouses
Analysis
Sir Ralph Hare's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in King's Lynn. It was registered in April 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Sir Ralph Hare's Almshouses reported income of £11k and spending of £9,267, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £9,417 to £11k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Sir Ralph Hare's Almshouses sits at the 15th percentile: it is larger than about 15% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Parish Hall (£11k), Crick's Retreat (£11k) and George Galpin for Almshouses (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Three almshouses providing affordable, suitable accommodation for the elderly/disabled/economically distressed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Hall | Kent | £11k |
| Crick's Retreat | Leicester | £11k |
| George Galpin for Almshouses | Blandford Forum | £10k |
| Ralph Hansby's Charity | Beverley | £11k |