The Home of Devenish
Key takeaways
- The Home of Devenish's stated purpose is housing for single Christian women in need who are widows of C of E clergy or HM Armed Forces officers, or are retired C of E clergy or retired officers themselves, alongside support for other charities assisting women who would qualify.
- An organisation whose work does not reach that group is unlikely to fit, and the foundation does not fund applicants who are not in reasonably good health and able to live independently, or who need nursing care or night-time assistance.
- Its annual report gives no grants figure and no grant range is published, so there is no realistic request size to go on; the sensible first step is to get in touch using the contact shown on its website, since no application process is published.
- Nothing published says how competitive giving is or when decisions are made, so treat the approach as a conversation rather than a timed deadline.
Overview
The Home of Devenish is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 202400).
The Home of Devenish was founded with a bequest to provide accommodation for Christian widows of C of E clergy and officers of HM Armed Forces. Its mission is to provide its residents with a safe, secure and happy living environment. It has 25 properties spread over three self-contained sites, and as well as housing its residents, it supports other charities assisting ladies who would qualify to reside in The Homes.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Home of Devenish provides free, unfurnished, independent retirement accommodation for single Christian women in need who are widows of Church of England clergy or officers in HM Armed Forces, or are themselves retired Church of England clergy or retired officers. Its direct work is to provide homes and support residents’ independent lives. Alongside its housing, it supports other charities assisting women who would qualify to reside in the Homes. Its charitable donations may support institutions or organisations that provide services or facilities for those qualifying women. The foundation’s approach therefore combines direct accommodation with support for organisations serving the same eligible group.
Themes
- Retirement accommodation
- Charities supporting eligible women
What they don't fund
- The foundation does not fund applicants who are not single Christian women in need and who are not widows of Church of England clergy or officers in HM Armed Forces, or themselves retired Church of England clergy or retired officers in HM Armed Forces
- The foundation does not fund applicants who are not in reasonably good health and capable of living independently
- The foundation does not fund nursing care or night-time assistance
- The foundation does not fund long-term night-time assistance
- The foundation does not fund accommodation for dogs and cats
- The foundation does not fund letting or a permanent visitor in the second bedroom
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
What to send:
- Evidence of health is required to confirm that the applicant is fit enough to live on her own.
- Details of a friend or relative who can assist in times of difficulty must be provided.
Where they fund
Registered area of operation (Charity Commission)
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to The Home of Devenish.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £279,905 | £272,155 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £297,064 | £305,177 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £361,499 | £336,076 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £419,859 | £323,248 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £439,079 | £349,028 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
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
Other sources
- homeofdevenish.org.uk · read on 24 October 2026
- homeofdevenish.org.uk/about-us · read on 24 October 2026
- homeofdevenish.org.uk/conditions-of-residence · read on 24 October 2026
- homeofdevenish.org.uk/who-we-help · read on 24 October 2026
- homeofdevenish.org.uk/contact-us · read on 24 October 2026
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 24 October 2026.
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