WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES

Registration #221005 · Registered

www.wgsf.org.uk

wgsfoffice@wgsf.net

WAKEFIELD CHARITIES' HOMES GOVERNORS' OFFICE WF1 3UF

55
out of 100
Good Standing

The provision of good quality accommodation at an affordable price to those in financial need, aged over 50, who have a connection with the City of Wakefield. The Homes comprise 31 dwellings, 17 at Horne Street, 4 at Holmfield Avenue and - following the merger with Dr Crowther's Almshouses - 6 at Westfield Road and 4 at George Street, Wakefield.

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About WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES

WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 221005). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 55/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES reported a total income of £107,092 and total expenditure of £199,888, a spending ratio of 187% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES describes its activities as follows: The provision of good quality accommodation at an affordable price to those in financial need, aged over 50, who have a connection with the City of Wakefield. The Homes comprise 31 dwellings, 17 at Horne Street, 4 at Holmfield Avenue and - following the merger with Dr Crowther's Almshouses - 6 at Westfield Road and 4 at George Street, Wakefield. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £199,888 vs income £107,092 — ratio 1.9x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance5 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 186.7% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£107,092£199,888187%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026