Queen's Cottages
Analysis
Queen's Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in September 1963, 63 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 December 2025, Queen's Cottages reported income of £34k and spending of £4,840, leaving 86% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £34k (+92%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Queen's Cottages sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include G and L Salisbury's Homes (£34k), The Hind Sisters Homes (£34k) and The William Shrimpton Trust (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The five queen's cottages provide accommodation for those in need, hardship or distress, with a connection to Heacham. Priority is given to aged single ladies or if no suitable applicants, gentlemen in need hardship or distress with a strong link to Heacham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| G and L Salisbury's Homes | Coventry | £34k |
| The Hind Sisters Homes | Warwickshire | £34k |
| The William Shrimpton Trust | Tadworth | £34k |
| Scott Gould House | Somerton | £34k |