Godfrey's Almshouses
Analysis
Godfrey's Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in December 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, Godfrey's Almshouses reported income of £23k and spending of £15k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £34k to £23k (-32%), an average of -9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Godfrey's Almshouses sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maran - Atha Trust (£23k), Charity of Lazarus Hart for Havens of Rest (£23k) and Dame Letitia Monson's Charity (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain Godfrey House, Petersfield as six self-contained flats for elderly, needy people, primarily for members of the United Reformed Church in Petersfield or any church in the local area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maran - Atha Trust | Bromley | £23k |
| Charity of Lazarus Hart for Havens of Rest | Ramsgate | £23k |
| Dame Letitia Monson's Charity | Hertfordshire | £23k |
| Southill Almshouse Charity | Beds | £23k |