# Croydon Almshouses

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209872 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209872)
- Website: https://www.croydonalmshouses.org.uk
- Latest income: £1.9m; spending £1.84m; grants made £269k
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Croydon
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/croydon-almshouses

Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1.9m | £1.84m | £269k |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are:3.1. The relief of need by reason of poverty, age, disability or other disadvantage, by the provision of almshouse accommodation for the beneficiaries who live in the London borough of Croydon and the ancient parish of mitcham; 3.2. Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents of the above almshouses as the trustees may from time to time decide; and 3.3. The relief, for the benefit of the public, of persons who are in need by reason of poverty or hardship, age, disability, or other disadvantage who are resident in the London borough of Croydon by making grants of money or providing or paying for goods, services or facilities to those in need (whether directly or through other institutions or organisations).

## What it funds

Croydon Almshouses is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Croydon Almshouses reported income of £1.9m and spending of £1.84m, of which £269k went on grants.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Croydon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Croydon Almshouses in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (croydonalmshouses.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Croydon Almshouses open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Croydon Almshouses is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Croydon Almshouses fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Croydon.

### Does Croydon Almshouses give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Croydon Almshouses makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Croydon Almshouses give each year?

In its latest reported year, to 31 Dec 2025, Croydon Almshouses made £269k of grants to organisations, out of total spending of £1.84m.

### How large is Croydon Almshouses?

In its latest reported year Croydon Almshouses reported income of £1.9m and spending of £1.84m, of which £269k went on grants.


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