Altar Cottages Charity
Also known as: Altar Cottages
Provide housing to assist the needy who meet the criteria outlined by the charity. The charity and its trustees has responsibility for two Almshouses within the Crowhurst, Lingfield, Surrey area.
Activities & Mission
Provide housing to assist the needy who meet the criteria outlined by the charity. The charity and its trustees has responsibility for two Almshouses within the Crowhurst, Lingfield, Surrey area.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,508 | £10,651 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £15,708 | £9,556 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £10,719 | £1,793 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Altar Cottages Charity
What does Altar Cottages Charity do?
Provide housing to assist the needy who meet the criteria outlined by the charity. The charity and its trustees has responsibility for two Almshouses within the Crowhurst, Lingfield, Surrey area.
How much income did Altar Cottages Charity report in 2025?
Altar Cottages Charity reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Altar Cottages Charity registered as a charity?
Altar Cottages Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1961 as charity number 1012220. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Altar Cottages Charity?
Altar Cottages Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Horsman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Altar Cottages Charity operate?
Altar Cottages Charity operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Altar Cottages Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Altar Cottages Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012220.
Details
Crowhurst Road
Crowhurst
LINGFIELD
RH7 6DG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Altar Cottages
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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