Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses
Analysis
Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Conwy. It was registered in May 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 and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses reported income of £87k and spending of £38k, leaving 57% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £32k to £87k (+172%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Winifred Bamford Hesketh Almshouses sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hunter Memorial Homes Trust (£87k), Browne and Wingrave Almshouse Charities (£87k) and The Liverpool Gospel Trust (£86k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Almshouse Charity. The provision of accommodation for poor or aged persons of good character and whenever possible are members of the Church of England or the Church of Wales. Residents contribute a weekly maintenance contribution towards the cost of maintaining the properties and essential services, but the weekly amount shall not be such as to cause hardship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hunter Memorial Homes Trust | Chester Le Street | £87k |
| Browne and Wingrave Almshouse Charities | Essex | £87k |
| The Liverpool Gospel Trust | Liverpool | £86k |
| Burton-Manderfield Charity | Nottingham | £87k |