The Gaymer Memorial Cottages
Analysis
The Gaymer Memorial Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in December 1965, 61 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 Gaymer Memorial Cottages reported income of £25k and spending of £30k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £25k (+28%), an average of +6.4% 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 Gaymer Memorial Cottages sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Toddington United Almshouse Charities (£25k), Waterbeach Almshouse Charity (£25k) and Toke and Streeter Almshouse Charity (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objective of the Charity is to provide affordable housing
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Toddington United Almshouse Charities | Bedfordshire | £25k |
| Waterbeach Almshouse Charity | Cambridge | £25k |
| Toke and Streeter Almshouse Charity | Ashford | £25k |
| Charity of Sir Warwick Hele | Plymouth | £25k |