Warrens Almshouses
Analysis
Warrens Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warminster. It was registered in September 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 December 2025, Warrens Almshouses reported income of £21k and spending of £16k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £22k to £21k (-3.7%), an average of -0.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Warrens Almshouses sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust (£21k), Thomas and Sarah Lund Almshouse Trust (£21k) and St Peters Almshouse Charities (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of housing for widows or spinsters in the Warminster area over the age of 60 who are in distress or need and are of limited means. Preference is given to those professing the Protestant faith.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lydney War Memorial (Almshouses) Trust | Newnham | £21k |
| Thomas and Sarah Lund Almshouse Trust | West Yorkshire | £21k |
| St Peters Almshouse Charities | Berks | £21k |
| The St Swithin's House Trust | Coventry | £21k |