Lincoln Almshouses Charity
Analysis
Lincoln Almshouses Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Loughton. It was registered in May 1964, 62 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, Lincoln Almshouses Charity reported income of £27k and spending of £20k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £23k to £27k (+17%), an average of +4.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 51% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Lincoln Almshouses Charity sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Pease Cottages (£27k), Wootton Town Houses Charity (£27k) and Heckington Almshouse Charity (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Provides almshouse accommodation for people in need of housing. Preference given to the poor of Loughton and those who have been members of Loughton Union Church for a period of ten years.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Pease Cottages | Stockton-On-Tees | £27k |
| Wootton Town Houses Charity | Northampton | £27k |
| Heckington Almshouse Charity | Sleaford | £27k |
| Frances Darlington Charity | Lancashire | £27k |