The Albemarle Limited
Analysis
The Albemarle Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in January 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01669608). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Albemarle Limited reported income of £509k and spending of £503k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £353k to £509k (+44%), an average of +9.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Albemarle Limited sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ikon Church (£509k), Under One Sky CIO (£511k) and Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust (£508k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 66% and investments 34%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £228k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 66%
- Investments 34%
In the charity's own words
Providing facilities for and promoting the interests of disabled and disadvantaged persons generally from within Taunton Deane. THis provision includes supported housing, community access scheme, day care for elderly, physically disabled and people with learning and mental health problems, catering, childcare, and social activities and training at The Albemarle Centre Taunton
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ikon Church | Chesterfield | £509k |
| Under One Sky CIO | United Kingdom | £511k |
| Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust | Cambridge | £508k |
| The Cornwall Blind and Partially Sighted Association | Cornwall | £511k |