The South Molton Cottage Homes
Analysis
The South Molton Cottage Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Molton. It was registered in December 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The South Molton Cottage Homes reported income of £45k and spending of £57k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £36k to £45k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The South Molton Cottage Homes sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include United Almshouse Charities (£45k), Sir Roger Wilbraham Almshouse Charity (£45k) and Hospitals of St Bartholomew and St John (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
South Molton Cottage Homes provides accommodation for elderly people who have lived in the area for at least 5 years. There are eight cottages, 4 for single occupancy and 4 for couples. All are occupied at the present time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| United Almshouse Charities | St. Albans | £45k |
| Sir Roger Wilbraham Almshouse Charity | Cheshire | £45k |
| Hospitals of St Bartholomew and St John | Hythe | £45k |
| The Cornforth Homes | Peterborough | £45k |