Charity of Elizabeth Wadsworth
Analysis
Charity of Elizabeth Wadsworth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Halifax. It was registered in July 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 March 2025, Charity of Elizabeth Wadsworth reported income of £18k and spending of £19k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £18k to £18k (+1.5%), an average of +0.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Charity of Elizabeth Wadsworth sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Islamic Prayer Group & Community Centre (£18k), Hope in Mozambique (£18k) and Young Men's Christian Association Sidmouth Branch (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of affordable housing for women aged 50 years and above living in the Bradshaw, Illingworth Moor, Illingworth and Holdsworth area of benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Prayer Group & Community Centre | London | £18k |
| Hope in Mozambique | Gillingham | £18k |
| Young Men's Christian Association Sidmouth Branch | Devon | £18k |
| The Church of Grace International | London | £18k |