Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
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The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1969, it predates 90% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS AND ALMSHOUSE OF NOBLE POVERTY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS AND ALMSHOUSE OF NOBLE POVERTY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS AND ALMSHOUSE OF NOBLE POVERTY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is a registered health nonprofit based in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its registration number is 202751. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 202751.
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's registered charity number is 202751. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is located in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is based in Winchester in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
- What is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty?
- Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is a health unincorporated association based in Winchester, United Kingdom. The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
- When was Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty founded?
- Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty was founded in 1969.
- Where is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty located?
- Headquartered in Winchester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £1.3 million. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty trustworthy?
- Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's registration number?
- Registration: 202751 (United Kingdom).
- What is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's website?
- https://www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk
- Are donations to Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.