Bede Houses
Analysis
Bede Houses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Boston. It was registered in August 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Bede Houses reported income of £24k and spending of £26k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £12k to £24k (+100%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Bede Houses sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charity of Isabella Schroder (£24k), Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) (£24k) and London Armenian Poor Relief Society Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Tattershall Bede Houses are 5 single storey almshouses with a lounge, single bedroom, kitchenette & shower. The homes are for "impoverished" residents living in Tattershall. The homes rarely come up for occupation & when they do are advertised locally. There are 7 trustees responsible for the grade II properties. There are no services. The residents live independently.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charity of Isabella Schroder | Alton | £24k |
| Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) | Dartford | £24k |
| London Armenian Poor Relief Society Trust | London | £24k |
| Torah UK | London | £24k |