Almshouse `HO102`¶

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

1,276 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	210	0.29%
£10k - £100k	729	1.04%
£100k - £250k	153	0.68%
£250k - £500k	70	0.63%
£500k - £1m	40	0.57%
£1m - £10m	48	0.52%
Over £10m	3	0.13%
Total	1,253	0.65%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,270	0.74%
oscr	5	0.02%
ccni	1	0.01%
Total	1,276	0.63%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE WHITGIFT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 312612] The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 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.	£77,076,403
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.	£48,904,000
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.	£10,786,837
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	£8,448,980
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.	£5,904,616
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
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.	£4,396,811
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.	£4,380,000
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	£4,187,486
HULL TRINITY HOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 220331] Provide financial grants and accommodation in Alms Houses. Maintain and rent out properties to provide the income to help beneficiaries	£4,158,057

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
MRS WORTHINGTON'S CHARITY [Charity number: 233527] Provision and maintenance of three almshouses in Stilton.	£16,319
THE HIBBERT ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 231020] Makes grants to the elderly and others in need who are residents of the Parish of Chalfont St.Peter.	£3,373
MARY WANDESFORD'S CHARITY [Charity number: 251379] The Charity is responsible for running an almshouse for 12 single women in York who are over 50 and in emotional, physical or financial distress	£93,316
THE UPPER ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 236493] Alms House's	£15,216
THE HOLYBOURNE COMPLIN TRUST [Charity number: 236049] Provision of three almshouses for poor aged persons of good character living in Holybourne and Neatham. Residents contribute a weekly sum towards maintenance of the almshouses, without causing hardship. Vacancies are advertised and applications for appointment are made to trustees. Each year the trustees make gifts of money to people in Holybourne and Neatham who are elderly or in need or hardship	£26,121
THE CHEYNEY ALMSHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 207658] Provide affordable housing for key worker in the area
KNIGHTON ALMSHOUSES TRUST [Charity number: 248423] Provide Alms House Accomodation in 4 Properties in the town of Knighton	£16,477
THE ALMSHOUSE CHARITY OF SIR JOHN OFFLEY [Charity number: 1192182] Provide low cost Almshouse Accomodation for Residents of Madeley	£65,958
BLANDFORD FORUM CHARITIES [Charity number: 230853] We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need.	£305,169
BRIDGE ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 250677] The Charity oversees five almshouses, collects weekly maintenance contributions from the five occupiers, and maintains the properties in a good state of repair, and looks after the welfare of the five lady occupants. The five houses are 139-147, Church Lane, Marple, Stockport SK6 7LD.	£26,906