Edward Cottam Charity

Also known as: The Cottam Charities

To provide financial support for poor and deserving persons aged 50 or over living in Caton, Lancashire

Activities & Mission

To provide financial support for poor and deserving persons aged 50 or over living in Caton, Lancashire

Grants

Edward Cottam Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £11,130; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: elderly people
What it supports: the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,575

Latest Expenditure

£11,130

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 96.2%

Expenditure as % of income

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	Staff
2025	£11,575	£11,130	0 / 0
2024	£11,504	£16,054	0 / 0
2023	£10,698	£34,265	0 / 0
2022	£10,134	£19,032	0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Edward Cottam Charity

What does Edward Cottam Charity do?

To provide financial support for poor and deserving persons aged 50 or over living in Caton, Lancashire

How much income did Edward Cottam Charity report in 2025?

Edward Cottam Charity reported total income of £12k 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 Edward Cottam Charity registered as a charity?

Edward Cottam Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 1964 as charity number 223936. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Edward Cottam Charity?

Edward Cottam Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Edward Cottam Charity operate?

Edward Cottam Charity operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Edward Cottam Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Edward Cottam Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223936.