Lady Lumley's Almshouses
Analysis
Lady Lumley's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in November 1963, 63 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 March 2026, Lady Lumley's Almshouses reported income of £100k and spending of £118k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £91k to £100k (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Lady Lumley's Almshouses sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Meggs' Almshouse Charity (£99k), Hollis's Hospital (£100k) and Wisbech Charities (£99k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity is restricted to work within the Ecclesiastical Deanery of Pickering. Its main function is to provide housing accommodation for elderly people in housing need who are already resident in the area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Meggs' Almshouse Charity | London | £99k |
| Hollis's Hospital | Sheffield | £100k |
| Wisbech Charities | Cambs | £99k |
| Victoria Homes | Cleveland | £100k |