Charity of Thomas Powell
Analysis
Charity of Thomas Powell is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gateshead. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Charity of Thomas Powell reported income of £16k and spending of £11k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £16k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Charity of Thomas Powell sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Henry Smith's Charity (£16k), The Claxton Parish Pit Charity (£16k) and The Johnston Family Charity (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity owns and administers an almshouse situated on Cross Keys Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The almshouse comprises four flats each with a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and bathroom. There is a common entrance hall and stairway, and a garden to the rear of the property. The almshouse accommodates four single residents who are of limited means.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Smith's Charity | Durham | £16k |
| The Claxton Parish Pit Charity | Norwich | £16k |
| The Johnston Family Charity | Liverpool | £16k |
| Christ International Ministries | Dagenham | £16k |