The Littlegarth Cottages Trust
Analysis
The Littlegarth Cottages Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in July 1990, 36 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 June 2025, The Littlegarth Cottages Trust reported income of £33k and spending of £4,307, leaving 87% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £28k to £33k (+17%), an average of +3.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 36% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Littlegarth Cottages Trust 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 The Hospital of Sir John Popham Knight (£33k), The Greville Almshouse Charity (£33k) and Charlotte Broadwood Trust (£33k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To hold the four Littlegarth Cottages to house those in need or elderly and in need or for the furtherence of religious and other charitable works of the Church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of Dedham , Essex
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hospital of Sir John Popham Knight | Somerset | £33k |
| The Greville Almshouse Charity | Sandwich | £33k |
| Charlotte Broadwood Trust | Dorking | £33k |
| The Brigstocke Almshouses | Isle Of Wight | £33k |