The New College of Cobham
Analysis
The New College of Cobham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nr.gravesend. It was registered in September 1962, 64 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 New College of Cobham reported income of £239k and spending of £316k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £209k to £239k (+14%), an average of +3.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The New College of Cobham sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre (£238k), The Thomas Scanlan Trust (£239k) and The College of Matrons (£238k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of sheltered housing for the elderly
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre | Lowestoft | £238k |
| The Thomas Scanlan Trust | Uckfield | £239k |
| The College of Matrons | Salisbury | £238k |
| Gloucestershire Nightstop | Gloucester | £240k |