The St Swithin's House Trust
Analysis
The St Swithin's House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in September 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The St Swithin's House Trust reported income of £21k and spending of £22k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £8,275 to £21k (+158%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 179%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The St Swithin's House Trust sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thomas and Sarah Lund Almshouse Trust (£21k), British Friends of Ogen-Israel Free Loan Fund (£21k) and Warrens Almshouses (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To Hire/provide rooms, garden, accommodation for church and/ or parish groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas and Sarah Lund Almshouse Trust | West Yorkshire | £21k |
| British Friends of Ogen-Israel Free Loan Fund | Borehamwood | £21k |
| Warrens Almshouses | Warminster | £21k |
| The Allan Charitable Trust | London | £21k |