Almshouse Charity of Mary, Dowager Duchess of Beaufort
Analysis
Almshouse Charity of Mary, Dowager Duchess of Beaufort is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Gloucestershire. 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 March 2025, Almshouse Charity of Mary, Dowager Duchess of Beaufort reported income of £13k and spending of £15k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £13k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 62% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Almshouse Charity of Mary, Dowager Duchess of Beaufort sits at the 20th percentile: it is larger than about 20% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gawtress Almshouses (£13k), St John's Hospital (£13k) and Selly Park Baptist Church Manse (£13k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Charity letting and maintaining almshouses.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gawtress Almshouses | South Yorkshire | £13k |
| St John's Hospital | Malmesbury | £13k |
| Selly Park Baptist Church Manse | Birmingham | £13k |
| The Reverend Canon W M Harper-Mitchell Deceased Will Trust | Norwich | £13k |