Almshouse `HO102`¶

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

1,279 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	258	0.34%
£10k - £100k	698	1.02%
£100k - £250k	149	0.72%
£250k - £500k	67	0.68%
£500k - £1m	38	0.62%
£1m - £10m	35	0.41%
Over £10m	4	0.20%
Total	1,249	0.65%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,273	0.75%
oscr	5	0.02%
ccni	1	0.01%
Total	1,279	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 full care,residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.	£78,919,524
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
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.	£27,003,439
THE SECKFORD FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1110964] The Foundation provides education and care to the young and elderly within Suffolk. This includes care at the Seckford Almshouses, the operation of Woodbridge School and (through a subsidiary company) Saxmundham, Beccles and Ixworth Free Schools. It also provides support through its grants programme to individuals and organisations and has apprenticeship and mentoring schemes.	£15,413,196
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.	£9,328,305
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	£7,504,800
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	£5,801,525
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.	£5,344,980
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.	£5,284,601
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.	£4,153,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
TOKE AND STREETER ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 214748] HOUSING FOR ELDERLY LOCAL RESIDENTS.	£19,174
THE ALLNUTT AND BAKER ALMSHOUSE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 211836] Sheltered housing for retired or soon to be retired	£205,072
BRADFORD TRADESMEN'S HOMES [Charity number: 224389] Almshouse Charity providing housing for eligible persons aged 60+	£224,446
SIR JOHN J HUNT ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 214489] To provide Almshouses for persons of limited financial means aged between 55 and 70 upon initial occupation. Residents must be of good character and members of the Church of England	£168,562
THE BATHURST CHARITY [Charity number: 209710] The provision of Almshouses for the benefit of the Almspeople who shall be poor persons of not less than 60 years of age who are resident in the Parish of Debden at the time of appointment.	£18,922
CHARITY OF ALDERMAN JAMES HICKSON [Charity number: 215542] Upkeep of Almshouses in South Mimms (3/13ths of net income) and grant distribution (10/13ths of net income) to the Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation (charity registration 312500)	£87,411
PETLEY AND DEAKINS ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 209248] Almshouse with 10 flats	£39,591
THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND OF ST ANNE IN OKEHAM [Charity number: 218931] As an almshouse charity we are committed to providing quality accommodation for retired people who want to maintain their independence.	£871,800
THE BATES TRUST [Charity number: 214671] The maintenance of three Almshouses in the village of Little Eaton; the relief of persons who are in need or hardship and resident in Little Eaton; promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need and resident in Little Eaton and to further religious and other charitable work in Little Eaton.	£11,262
ALMSHOUSES OF WILLIAM JONES [Charity number: 213838] The charity provides residential accomodation to suitably qualified Almspeople.	£24,243