Sandars Almshouse Charity
Analysis
Sandars Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Yorkshire. It was registered in October 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, Sandars Almshouse Charity reported income of £20k and spending of £39k, spending 198% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £20k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 178% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Sandars Almshouse Charity sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Harrison Almshouses (£19k), Charity of Alexander Every (£20k) and Much Wenlock Almshouses (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity initially provided accommodation to ladies on their own who had reached the age of 60 years. It is now open to single ladies of 50 years and over who wish to reside in one of 6 almshouses and pay a weekly maintenance contribution.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Harrison Almshouses | Derbyshire | £19k |
| Charity of Alexander Every | Somerset | £20k |
| Much Wenlock Almshouses | Bayston Hill | £19k |
| Totnes Almshouse Charities | Totnes | £20k |