Halesowen Project for the Elderly
Analysis
Halesowen Project for the Elderly is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in November 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Halesowen Project for the Elderly reported income of £25k and spending of £22k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £178 to £25k (+13916%), an average of +244% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 7074%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Halesowen Project for the Elderly sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West Town and Backwell Women's Institute (£25k), Penrhiwceiber Institute and Community Society (£25k) and Bryher Community Centre Association (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides a comfortable meeting place at which retired citizens regardless of social class, race or creed can meet friends, have a chat or purchase refreshments. There is no membership fee to join. Friends of the centre organise fund raising and social activities. The activities are on going.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West Town and Backwell Women's Institute | Bristol | £25k |
| Penrhiwceiber Institute and Community Society | Mountain Ash | £25k |
| Bryher Community Centre Association | Isles of Scilly | £25k |
| Omar Al Farouq Islamic Foundation | Middlesex | £25k |