The Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke
Analysis
The Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in July 1965, 61 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 Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke reported income of £148k and spending of £141k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £137k to £148k (+8.0%), an average of +2.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Addo Trust (£148k), The Order of the Most Holy Saviour of St Bridget (£148k) and John and Eliza Jelley Homes for Old People (£147k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke provides affordable housing for people in housing need and with a connection to the town of Newbury or the parish of Greenham. The original endowment was of 4 almshouses but in 2018 the Charity completed the redevelopment of the site and now owns 16 one- and two-bedroom flats at Mabel Luke Place, in central Newbury. The Charity is a Registered Provider.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Addo Trust | London | £148k |
| The Order of the Most Holy Saviour of St Bridget | Iver | £148k |
| John and Eliza Jelley Homes for Old People | Nottingham | £147k |
| Nefyn Town Trust | Pwllheli | £148k |