Almshouse `HO102`¶

Almshouse is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Housing category.

1,271 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.63% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	224	0.31%
£10k - £100k	712	1.02%
£100k - £250k	158	0.72%
£250k - £500k	70	0.65%
£500k - £1m	37	0.55%
£1m - £10m	48	0.53%
Over £10m	2	0.09%
Total	1,251	0.65%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,265	0.74%
oscr	5	0.02%
ccni	1	0.01%
Total	1,271	0.63%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE WHITGIFT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 312612] The charity has three independent schools in the Croydon Area. Fee assistance is provided to over 500 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.	£77,517,987
Society of Jesus Trust of 1929 for Roman Catholic Purposes [Charity number: SC040490] The provision maintenance and upkeep of churches public chapels and presbyteries belonging to or connected with the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain: The provision maintenance and carrying on of the religious services of the said Church in such churches and public chapels or others of a like character:The provision maintenance and upkeep of houses of Study Halls and Colleges for the education and training of Priests and persons desirous of becoming Priests of the said Church: The maintenance and support of and the provision of medical and surgical aid for infirm and aged Priests and clerics of the same Church and the burial of deceased Priests and Clerics of the same Church: The provision of necessary holidays and rest of Priests and Clerics of the said Church engaged in active work for the purposes thereof but so that contributions made by the Trustees under this and the preceding sub-clause shall be made only to or in respect of persons whose own means (if any) are in the opinion of the Trustees inadequate for such purposes: The relief of poor persons professing the Roman Catholic Religion in Great Britain or nearly related to Priests or Clerics of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Schools and Colleges for the general education both religious and secular or religious or secular of children and young persons members of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Homes for infirm and aged Priests and Clerics of the said Church being in the opinion of the Trustees without adequate means of support and of Almshouses for infirm and aged poor persons being, members of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Rest and Retreat house for the instructing in the Doctrines of the Roman Catholic Religion of members of the said Church MAXIUM TEXT REACHED, FURTHER FULL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE CHARITY.	£27,959,000
PICKERING AND FERENS HOMES [Charity number: 1014862] Pickering and Ferens Homes operates in the city of Kingston upon Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, is a registered housing association, a registered charity and a member of the National Association of Almshouses. The Charity manages approximately 1200 homes. The Charity's mission statement is to provide excellent quality homes and services which enhance later life.	£9,880,580
AMICUS TRUST [Charity number: 268639] Supporting single homeless people and enabling them to achieve and sustain an independent life.We provide Supported Accomodation. We provide support to get people into Education & EmploymentWe are also the Corporate Trustee of Charlotte Beaty's Almshouses	£8,290,727
THE SHEPPARD TRUST [Charity number: 1133356] The Sheppard Trust is an almshouse charity. We provide housing for older women in need of low cost, comfortable and secure homes. Priority is given to those in greatest need. Residents live independently with the security of knowing their homes will remain affordable and well-maintained, and that support is on hand when needed: in emergencies or to help maintain independent living.	£6,571,370
THE YARDLEY GREAT TRUST GROUP [Charity number: 1091937] The charity's aims are to:provide relief and care, including day care and outreach services and care homes, for elderly and/or disabled persons;provide and manage almshouses for residents in need;relieve those in need hardship or distress generally or individually by making grants;let allotment land belonging to the Trust.	£6,246,185
ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION EST. 1174 [Charity number: 201476] The provision of almshouse accommodation for people resident in Bath and the surrounding area who are over 65 years of age and who are in financial need as well as providing grants and financial support to individuals and organisations within the Bath area for those in need.	£5,627,000
CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON [Charity number: 1087167] 1. The administration of two thriving almshouse communities for the elderly, one in London and one in Surrey, providing homes for nearly 100 individuals 2.Grant making, primarily for the relief of need and to support the elderly.	£4,661,000
UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY [Charity number: 1103731] Grant making and other support to Southwark beneficiary organisations. Advice and guidance to Southwark individuals. Provision of almshouse accommodation to Southwark residents over 60 on limited income. Research activities	£4,023,770
THORNGATE CHURCHER TRUST [Charity number: 1169965] Registered to be incorporated form of Thorngate Almshouse Trust in March 2017. Owns and manage 124 sheltered flats for older people in Gosport, Hampshire. Registered provider number 4839. Also owns and manage a 44 bedroomed registered care home for older people in Gosport Hampshire.	£3,993,266

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE ALMSHOUSE CHARITY OF SIR EDMUND WRIGHT CREWE AND OTHERS [Charity number: 240730] Provision of Almshouses	£156,142
TEWKESBURY ALMSHOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 203488] Almshouses for retired people.	£51,535
THE DYERS' ALMSHOUSE CHARITY CIO [Charity number: 1185932] The CIO is established for the prevention or relief of poverty of those in need, hardship or distress, by providing social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation, including making charitable grants or payments, and other charitable purposes for the benefit of residents and former residents the trustee may from time to time decide.	£337,078
CHARITY OF THOMAS PURNELL GULLY [Charity number: 205483] Provision of almshouses	£18,842
DORCHESTER ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 1187063] The relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset.	£401,575
THE WEST HACKNEY ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 1195199] The upkeep of the almshouse premises, namely West Hackney House, 15 Northwold Road, London, N16, and thereafter to apply the income of the Charity for the benefit of the almspeople of the Charity.	£98,736
THE MARY HATCH ALMSHOUSES WITH DIAMOND JUBILEE COTTAGES [Charity number: 270372] Provision of housing
SANDARS ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 230655] The Charity initially provided accommodation to ladies on their own who had reached the age of 60 years. It is now open to single ladies of 50 years and over who wish to reside in one of 6 almshouses and pay a weekly maintenance contribution.	£17,444
JOHN WILLIAM AND MARY JANE ALLISON CHARITY [Charity number: 500516] Provision of almshouses for the poor and aged inhabitants of Sutton St James, Lincolnshire or the neighbourhood thereof.	£16,633
RESIDENCE FOR A NURSE AND OTHER PURPOSES [Charity number: 200237] The Charity is responsible for four small Almshouses in the centre of Toddington. The residents are widows or spinsters of the Parish. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Almshouses. The Trustees expect to be able to pay for routine repairs and maintenance out of the income.