--- title: "The Almshouse Association — charity 245668 | CharityCompare" description: "The Almshouse Association (charity 245668): income £1.2m (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-almshouse-association retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:15:16.550Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 245668Charitable company AA # The Almshouse Association Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Almshouse Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.almshouses.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=0) Work at The Almshouse Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-almshouse-association&type=claim&name=The%20Almshouse%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Almshouse Association? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £1,246,153 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £1,190,112 Registered charity number 245668 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) 17-21 Victoria Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.almshouses.org](http://www.almshouses.org/) Quick answer The Almshouse Association (number 245668) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Almshouse Association do? Promotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Almshouse Association Answers The Almshouse Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are The Almshouse Association's highest-paid staff paid? The Almshouse Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £100,001–£110,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £100,001–£110,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does The Almshouse Association's money come from? The Almshouse Association reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £826k (66%), investments £227k (18%), donations and legacies £170k (14%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£826k · 66% - Investments£227k · 18% - Donations and legacies£170k · 14% - Trading and fundraising events£23k · 2% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records The Almshouse Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Almshouse Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 18 September 2003 Company number [04678214](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04678214) (Companies House) Previous names on the register National Association of Almshouses Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 245668. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 5 linked records - [Alfred Wilson Charity for Almshouses Trust (245668-6)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=6) - [Cj & Ej Melbourne Fund (245668-2)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=2) - [The Almshouse Christmas Fund (245668-3)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=3) - [The Edward Kemp Almshouse Trust (245668-4)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=4) - [Jubilee Commemoration Cottages Trust (245668-5)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=5) ## What causes is The Almshouse Association registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Almshouse Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Almshouse Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Almshouse Association? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-almshouse-association&type=claim&name=The%20Almshouse%20Association) [Visit charity website](http://www.almshouses.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Almshouse Association a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Almshouse Association as a registered charity (number 245668) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Almshouse Association's charity number? The Almshouse Association's charity number is 245668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245668? Search 245668 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Almshouse Association do? Promotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities. Does The Almshouse Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Almshouse Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Almshouse Association? The Almshouse Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.almshouses.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is The Almshouse Association's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Almshouse Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £100,001–£110,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does The Almshouse Association's money come from? The Almshouse Association reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £826k (66%), investments £227k (18%), donations and legacies £170k (14%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Almshouse Association? The register records The Almshouse Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Almshouse Association's trustees paid? The Almshouse Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Almshouse Association previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Almshouse Association: National Association of Almshouses. When was The Almshouse Association registered as a charity? The Almshouse Association was entered on the register on 18 September 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04678214). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=245668&subId=0).