The Carnival Estates Fund
Analysis
The Carnival Estates Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leigh-on-Sea. It was registered in December 1969, 57 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 2025, The Carnival Estates Fund reported income of £109k and spending of £94k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £95k to £109k (+15%), an average of +3.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 115% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Carnival Estates Fund sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manning and Anderdon Almshouses (£109k), Maynard and Cotton's Hospital (£109k) and Dr Milley's Hospital (£109k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Carnival Estate Fund, in Leigh-on-Sea provides housing for people in need over 60 years of age who have lived in the Boroughs of Southend, Rochford or Castlepoint or for people who live outside these areas, that have relatives living within 3 miles of the Carnival Estate, also for people who do not have in excess of --£6k in their savings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manning and Anderdon Almshouses | Kent | £109k |
| Maynard and Cotton's Hospital | Canterbury | £109k |
| Dr Milley's Hospital | Staffordshire | £109k |
| Eventide Homes Ltd | Coventry | £110k |