Little Baddow Almshouses
Analysis
Little Baddow Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in February 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 March 2026, Little Baddow Almshouses reported income of £32k and spending of £16k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £26k to £32k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 181% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Little Baddow Almshouses sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church Estate and Headborough Charity (£32k), Mrs Gells Almshouse Charity (£32k) and The Hospital of John Langham (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain six almshouse properties for our beneficiaries whose criteria include being over the age of 18 years, being connected to Little Baddow, Essex, and capable of independent living.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church Estate and Headborough Charity | Dereham | £32k |
| Mrs Gells Almshouse Charity | Uxbridge | £32k |
| The Hospital of John Langham | Northampton | £32k |
| Waterhouse Smith's Hospital | North Yorkshire | £32k |