Poulett Almshouse Charity

Analysis

Poulett Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in April 1966, 60 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, Poulett Almshouse Charity reported income of £78k and spending of £41k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £33k to £78k (+135%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.

Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Poulett Almshouse Charity sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Elizabeth Heath Charity (£78k), Break Tha Cycle (£78k) and The Milnthorp Homes (£78k).