King's Lynn General Charities
Analysis
King's Lynn General Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridgeshire. It was registered in November 1966, 60 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 December 2025, King's Lynn General Charities reported income of £229k and spending of £114k, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £181k to £229k (+27%), an average of +6.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, King's Lynn General Charities sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redeemed Christian Church of God ("RCCG") Mount Zion (£229k), Kensal Green Under Fives Group (£229k) and S2 Food Poverty Network (£229k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charities principal activity is the provision and maintenance of almshouse accomodation to persons of pensionable age in the borough of King's Lynn. In addition the trustees administer some small charities, providing, charitable and welfare support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemed Christian Church of God ("RCCG") Mount Zion | London | £229k |
| Kensal Green Under Fives Group | London | £229k |
| S2 Food Poverty Network | Sheffield | £229k |
| The Furniture Helpline | Liphook | £229k |