The Commonalty Charity Lands
Analysis
The Commonalty Charity Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sherborne. It was registered in August 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 December 2025, The Commonalty Charity Lands reported income of £135k and spending of £91k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £102k to £135k (+32%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 148% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Commonalty Charity Lands sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Old Fire Station Stoke Newington CIO (£135k), Jesus Hospital (£135k) and Wakefield Charities Homes (£134k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
provide affordable housing to local residents on low incomes
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fire Station Stoke Newington CIO | London | £135k |
| Jesus Hospital | Market Harborough | £135k |
| Wakefield Charities Homes | Wakefield | £134k |
| The Hartley Cottage Homes | Lancashire | £135k |