Plumstead Almshouses
Analysis
Plumstead Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swanley. It was registered in January 1972, 54 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, Plumstead Almshouses reported income of £132k and spending of £99k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £111k to £132k (+19%), an average of +4.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 61% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Plumstead Almshouses sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shelter Community (£132k), The W T Jinkin Trust Home (£133k) and Alnwick Young Peoples Association (£132k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide Accommodation/Housing to persons over the age of 55 years who are in need, hardship or distess in the following oreder of priority.(i) persons resident in area of benefit (Plumstead)(ii) persons resident in the London Borough of GreenwichSuch charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trusteed decide
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Community | London | £132k |
| The W T Jinkin Trust Home | Plymouth | £133k |
| Alnwick Young Peoples Association | Northumberland | £132k |
| Jews' Temporary Shelter | London | £133k |