Jacob Wright's Cottages
Also known as: Jacob Wright's Almshouses
Provision of 5 homes for older people in the village of Evenwood.
Activities & Mission
Provision of 5 homes for older people in the village of Evenwood.
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 | £28,966 | £24,768 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £27,758 | £26,652 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £24,295 | £32,604 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £22,356 | £26,166 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £22,323 | £15,067 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Jacob Wright's Cottages
What does Jacob Wright's Cottages do?
Provision of 5 homes for older people in the village of Evenwood.
How much income did Jacob Wright's Cottages report in 2025?
Jacob Wright's Cottages reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Jacob Wright's Cottages registered as a charity?
Jacob Wright's Cottages was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1963 as charity number 222306. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Jacob Wright's Cottages?
Jacob Wright's Cottages is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN CARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Jacob Wright's Cottages operate?
Jacob Wright's Cottages operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Jacob Wright's Cottages a registered charity?
Yes — Jacob Wright's Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222306.
Details
ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 31
CHESTER LE STREET
COUNTY DURHAM
DH3 3YH
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Also Known As
- Jacob Wright's Almshouses
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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