St John's Almshouse Charities
Analysis
St John's Almshouse Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huntingdon. It was registered in December 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 December 2025, St John's Almshouse Charities reported income of £63k and spending of £20k, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £52k to £63k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, St John's Almshouse Charities sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include JB Willows Legacy Trust (£63k), The Fishermen's Hospital Charity (£63k) and New Summerville Limited (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide almshouse accommodation for single women who by force of circumstances and resources are in need. Priority is given to women who reside in Huntingdon
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| JB Willows Legacy Trust | Hull | £63k |
| The Fishermen's Hospital Charity | Great Yarmouth | £63k |
| New Summerville Limited | Bradford | £62k |
| Providence Homes | Peterborough | £63k |