The Horton Almshouses
Analysis
The Horton Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in July 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, The Horton Almshouses reported income of £34k and spending of £14k, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £17k to £34k (+102%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Horton Almshouses sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mary Sinclair Watson Charitable Trust (£34k), Charity of Mrs Catherine Walker (£34k) and Seasalter Parish Charities (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of affordable housing for elderly and in need people with a connection to the village who are unable to house themselves. Six Almshouses each containing a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom/toilet.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Sinclair Watson Charitable Trust | Whiteley | £34k |
| Charity of Mrs Catherine Walker | Birmingham | £34k |
| Seasalter Parish Charities | Whitstable | £34k |
| Blandina Marshe's Charity | Bedfordshire | £34k |