Sir Walter Moyle's Almshouses, St Germans
Analysis
Sir Walter Moyle's Almshouses, St Germans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in October 1966, 60 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 February 2025, Sir Walter Moyle's Almshouses, St Germans reported income of £29k and spending of £39k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £21k to £29k (+38%), an average of +8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Sir Walter Moyle's Almshouses, St Germans sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% 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 Golders Green Unitarian Manse Trust (£29k), The Cross and Stable Charities (£29k) and The Richard Foster Bolitho Almshouse Trust (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Almshouse consisting of six 1-bedroom self-contained flats for single person occupancy. For men and women over the age of 55 with a local connection.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Golders Green Unitarian Manse Trust | London | £29k |
| The Cross and Stable Charities | Milton Keynes | £29k |
| The Richard Foster Bolitho Almshouse Trust | Cornwall | £29k |
| North London Community College Limited | London | £29k |