Falmer Almshouses
Analysis
Falmer Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nr Lewes. It was registered in March 1974, 52 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 March 2025, Falmer Almshouses reported income of £18k and spending of £9,780, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £18k (+61%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Falmer Almshouses sits at the 27th percentile: it is larger than about 27% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Holy Trinity Trust (£18k), Chalfont St Peter Curate's Endowment Fund (£18k) and Kyre Hospital (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Offers almshouse accomodation (two in number) to people of 55 years or over, who live in Falmer or are or have been associated with Falmer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Holy Trinity Trust | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £18k |
| Chalfont St Peter Curate's Endowment Fund | Gerrards Cross | £18k |
| Kyre Hospital | Leominster | £18k |
| Wray's Homes Ossett | West Yorkshire | £18k |