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Almshouse HO102

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

1,273 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:

\b(almshouse(s)?|alms ?(people|person|women|men|woman|man|houses?|housing))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 222 0.31%
£10k - £100k 714 1.02%
£100k - £250k 159 0.71%
£250k - £500k 70 0.64%
£500k - £1m 36 0.52%
£1m - £10m 48 0.53%
Over £10m 3 0.13%
Total 1,252 0.65%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,267 0.74%
oscr 5 0.02%
ccni 1 0.01%
Total 1,273 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.
£77,517,987
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.
£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
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
ARNISON JUBILEE ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 225625]
The Charity was set up to provide accomodation for persons in need who are inhabitants of the parish of Allendale or the Parish of West Allen. Preference to be given to widows. Charity to be run by 5 Trustees the Rector, 2 church wardens and an appointment from Allendale and West Allen Parish.
£10,468
JACK AND BERT RICHARDS ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 234576]
The provision of almshouse accommodation in Bognor Regis currently from 12 Princess Avenue Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 2QT
£17,128
CHURCH LANDS [Charity number: 202456]
THE CHARITY OWNS A PROPERTY IN PITMINSTER CALLED CHURCH ROW, WHICH CONSISTS OF FIVE TWO-BEDROOMED COTTAGES, BUILT IN 1830 AS ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR OF THE VILLAGE. THESE ARE LET AT A VERY REASONABLE RENT. A PROPORTION OF THE INCOME, AFTER EXPENSES, IS DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE PARISH CHARITY IN THE PROPORTIONS 2/3 TO 1/3.
£15,600
SIWARD JAMES AND ARKWRIGHT TRUST CHARITY [Charity number: 1067598]
The charity is established to provide almshouse accommodation to:1) persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit,2) ex-service personnel, or3) aged or infirm persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit.
£114,412
THE JAMES LLOYD ALMSHOUSES [Charity number: 218634]
Provision of Almhouse accommodation to 31 Elderly women
£249,315
KINGS COTTAGES TRUST [Charity number: 232955]
Provision of accessible, reasonably-priced accommodation (formerly referred to as 'Almshouses') for older people in Bishop's Stortford. The Charity does not provide 'care', and Residents either live independently or make their own arangements with family or Social Services if support is needed.
£102,775
BUXTED ALMSHOUSES (INCLUDING BEQUEST OF LADY CATHERINE JULIA HARCOURT) [Charity number: 263496]
Provision of accommodation for retired people of limited means.
£13,750
LONG SUTTON CONSOLIDATED CHARITY [Charity number: 223987]
Provision of four almshouses
£14,916
CROWBOROUGH ALMSHOUSES CHARITY [Charity number: 1213244]
The objects of the CIO are:(a) the relief of poverty by the provision of housing accommodation for Beneficiaries; and (b) such charitable purposes for the benefit of the Beneficiaries as the charity trustees decide.
WILLIAM GREENWOOD HOMES [Charity number: 517944]
The charity was an almshouse but has now been demolished