Bridge Almshouses
Analysis
Bridge Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stockport. It was registered in February 1967, 59 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, Bridge Almshouses reported income of £27k and spending of £75k, spending 277% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £20k to £27k (+38%), an average of +8.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Bridge Almshouses sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brandon Poor's Estate (£27k), Gramer Cottages (£27k) and The Moss Cottage Homes (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity oversees five almshouses, collects weekly maintenance contributions from the five occupiers, and maintains the properties in a good state of repair, and looks after the welfare of the five lady occupants. The five houses are 139-147, Church Lane, Marple, Stockport SK6 7LD.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Poor's Estate | Brandon | £27k |
| Gramer Cottages | Atherstone | £27k |
| The Moss Cottage Homes | Hertfordshire | £27k |
| Danby Almshouse Charity | Chippenham | £27k |