Cowdray Dwellings Trust
PROVIDING RENT FREE ACCOMMODATION TO BENEFIT PERSONS OF ADVANCED AGE INFIRMITY OR POVERTY WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN RESIDENT IN CERTAIN PARISHES IN WEST SUSSEX
Activities & Mission
PROVIDING RENT FREE ACCOMMODATION TO BENEFIT PERSONS OF ADVANCED AGE INFIRMITY OR POVERTY WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN RESIDENT IN CERTAIN PARISHES IN WEST SUSSEX
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £625,492 | £648,528 | £36,039 | £26,887,690 | £26,887,690 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £559,317 | £619,840 | £12,463 | £26,917,585 | £26,917,585 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £847,489 | £531,020 | £6,410 | £3,463,304 | £3,463,304 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £561,212 | £559,195 | £54,293 | £3,153,934 | £3,153,934 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £525,652 | £531,483 | £54,076 | £3,144,806 | £3,144,806 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cowdray Dwellings Trust
What does Cowdray Dwellings Trust do?
PROVIDING RENT FREE ACCOMMODATION TO BENEFIT PERSONS OF ADVANCED AGE INFIRMITY OR POVERTY WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN RESIDENT IN CERTAIN PARISHES IN WEST SUSSEX
How much income did Cowdray Dwellings Trust report in 2025?
Cowdray Dwellings Trust reported total income of £625k and reported expenditure of £649k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cowdray Dwellings Trust?
Cowdray Dwellings Trust has a program ratio of 5.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 364 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cowdray Dwellings Trust registered as a charity?
Cowdray Dwellings Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1977 as charity number 272807. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Cowdray Dwellings Trust?
Cowdray Dwellings Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cowdray Dwellings Trust operate?
Cowdray Dwellings Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cowdray Dwellings Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cowdray Dwellings Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272807.
Details
7 Swallow Street
LONDON
W1B 4DE
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