The Aberford Almshouses
Analysis
The Aberford Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in September 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 Aberford Almshouses reported income of £177k and spending of £155k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £152k to £177k (+16%), an average of +3.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Aberford Almshouses sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nathaniel Waterhouse Charities (£177k), St John's Hospital (£178k) and Fulham and South Kensington Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association (£176k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The letting and upkeep of almshouses to elderly people of good character who have resided in the surrounding area for not less than two years preceding the time of application.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Waterhouse Charities | Halifax | £177k |
| St John's Hospital | Wiltshire | £178k |
| Fulham and South Kensington Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association | London | £176k |
| Langley Marish United Charities | Slough | £179k |