The Gertrude Homes
Analysis
The Gertrude Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in February 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Gertrude Homes reported income of £24k and spending of £12k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £20k to £24k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Gertrude Homes sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% 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 Pencader Family Centre (£24k), The George Street Trust for Milland and Rake (£24k) and Destiny Chapel (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Management of 3 almshousesProvide assistance to residents of the village of Ickleton who are in need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pencader Family Centre | Dyfed | £24k |
| The George Street Trust for Milland and Rake | Liphook | £24k |
| Destiny Chapel | Essex | £24k |
| Maranatha Care Children | Plymouth | £24k |