Christ's Hospital of Abingdon
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Its support is directed to residents of Abingdon-on-Thames, so an organisation working elsewhere is unlikely to fit, and almshouse applicants must also meet its rules on age, need and residence.
- Schools in Abingdon are the clearest route in: the charity encourages state-funded schools to apply for grants for activities, equipment and student support, and most of those it has discussed needs with have had a personal visit.
- Its relief-in-need grants cover education and essential household goods for people who cannot afford them and fall outside local-authority help, so a small organisation should not expect this funder to meet its running costs.
- The grant range is not stated, so ask the charity about likely amounts before setting a figure; its annual report gives total giving of £466,274, which may include grants to individuals.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can approach it at any time.
Overview
Christ's Hospital of Abingdon is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 205112).
Christ's Hospital of Abingdon is a registered charity whose primary objective is the provision of almshouse accommodation. Funds are also available for the relief of need and the education of residents within its area of benefit, and it maintains Albert Park as a public recreation ground. Its charitable support is directed to residents of Abingdon-on-Thames, and its annual report gives total giving of £466,274.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 December 2024) only: no website or other web source for the charity was found. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The charity's primary objective is almhouse accommodation, and funds are also available for relief of need and education for residents within its area of benefit. Its charitable support is directed to residents of Abingdon-on-Thames. It encourages state-funded schools to apply for grants for school activities, equipment and student support. Its relief-in-need work includes education grants and domestic items for people who cannot afford them and fall outside local-authority help; it also provides individuals with essential household goods and basic necessities. The charity funds vulnerable adults in training programmes in Abingdon. Alongside this support, it maintains Albert Park as a public recreation ground.
Themes
- Education grants
- Relief of need
Geographic Focus
Abingdon-on-Thames.
What they don't fund
- Almshouses only: almshouse applicants who are not poor, are under 60 years of age, or have not resided for at least 5 years in the area of the Borough of Abingdon or the specified parts of the ancient parishes of St. Helen and St. Nicholas, Abingdon
How to apply
The charity discusses school needs with state-funded schools, most of which have received a personal visit, and encourages them to apply for grants for school activities, equipment and student support.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Abingdon on Thames
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2020 | £860,382 | £778,416 | £166,724 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2020 |
| year to 31 December 2021 | £924,558 | £743,015 | £235,924 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £983,661 | £1,092,676 | £319,362 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £942,056 | £1,241,075 | £532,777 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £943,947 | £1,264,929 | £466,274 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2020; year to 31 December 2021; year to 31 December 2022; year to 31 December 2023: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2024: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2024)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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