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.
Cottenham Charities – Join our Trustees
We currently have a vacancy for two new Trustees. A background in, or some knowledge of housing management/maintenance, social care/the welfare system or finance would be particularly useful but we would welcome applicants with expertise in any area that will aid us in the management of our charity.
Our Chairman is one of those stepping down and so we are also interested in hearing from those with relevant experience who could be appointed as a trustee with a view to taking on this role in due course.
Trustees are encouraged to play a full part in the activities of the charity. Those already in the role find it very fulfilling.
- Would you like to continue the work of the charity, which celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2021
- Can you help us provide strategic stewardship of our almshouses?
- Do you have suitable personal and professional skills?
- Do you want to give something back to your local community?
If the answer to these questions is yes and you think your skills and experience would add value to the charity please click here for more information and the Application form
The closing date for applications is Saturday 31 October 2026.
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.
