Cottage Charities
Analysis
Cottage Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in March 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Cottage Charities reported income of £68k and spending of £21k, leaving 70% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £52k to £68k (+31%), an average of +7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Cottage Charities sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd (£68k), The Feinmann Trust (£68k) and The Akrill Homes (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Cottage Charitie has undertaken a rolling programme over the next few years of up-dating the cottages owned by the Charity. Double Glazed windown and door have been fitted to Pear Tree Cottage during this finaancial year. General repairs are regularly undertaken.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd | Cheshire | £68k |
| The Feinmann Trust | Cheshire | £68k |
| The Akrill Homes | Sutton Coldfield | £68k |
| Newcombe and Spier Almshouse Charity | Worcestershire | £68k |