Mann Memorial Cottages
Analysis
Mann Memorial Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sawbridgeworth. It was registered in March 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Mann Memorial Cottages reported income of £10k and spending of £2,500, leaving 75% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £10k to £10k (-1.9%), an average of -0.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Mann Memorial Cottages sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shahjalal Latifiah Umed Nogor Sunniya Madrasha (£10k), Yengema Development Association (£10k) and The Charitable Fund of the Rotary Club of Wallasey (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Mann Memorial Cottages Charity is responsible for the care and maintenance of three Almshouses in Sawbridgeworth in the County of Hertfordshire. The Clerk also visits the residents and makes sure they are healthy and have everything they require. Mr Newby another Trustee also visits on regular occasions. The other Trustees assist with the maintenance and the day today running of the Cottages.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shahjalal Latifiah Umed Nogor Sunniya Madrasha | London | £10k |
| Yengema Development Association | London | £10k |
| The Charitable Fund of the Rotary Club of Wallasey | Merseyside | £10k |
| Fleetwood Masonic Benevolent Association | Lancashire | £10k |