Cottenham Charities Almshouses built in 1853
Cottenham Charities provides accommodation in seven almshouses in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and gives grants to those who live in the village and are in need.
We have a rich history dating back to 1671 (we celebrated our 350th anniversary in 2021) and are proud to continue the original charitable objectives of providing relief to persons resident in the Parish of Cottenham who are in need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing payments for items, services or facilities.
One Bedroom Almshouse Available
A one bedroom house is available now at an affordable cost.
The property comprises a sitting room/dining room, kitchen, bathroom and an upstairs bedroom with en-suite toilet.
Applications will be considered from a person or couple over 60 and on low income who live in the Parish, or from a relative of a parishioner who would like to move into the Parish to be near their family. Residents are expected to be independent and able to look after themselves.
Please apply by completing and return the form available here
For any additional informpation please contact the Secretary on 01954 250082 or by email info@cottenhamcharities.co.uk
Cottenham Allotments
Keep fit, feed the family and enjoy the company of fellow growers. Cottenham Charities manage the allotments on Rampton Road and invite applications for plots throughout the year.
If you would like to apply please get in touch with Cottenham Charities with your contact details via our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Cottenham Charities is registered with the Charity Commission under number 200586 and is governed by a scheme made on 11 February 1970. It exists to assist those in the Parish of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire both individually and collectively, which it does by keeping almshouses and by making grants to individuals in need and to organisations in the Village.
There are nine trustees: one ex-officio trustee, the Rector of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Cottenham; three are appointed for four-year terms by Cottenham Parish Council; and five, for five-year terms, by the Trustees themselves. The Trustees meet at least twice each year. The Annual Report and Accounts are published on the Charity Commission web pages.
A full list of Trustees can be found on the Charity Commission website.
