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Queen's Cottages

The five queen's cottages provide accommodation for those in need, hardship or distress, with a connection to Heacham. Priority is given to aged single ladies or if no suitable applicants, gentlemen in need hardship or distress with a strong link to Heacham.

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Activities & Mission

The five queen's cottages provide accommodation for those in need, hardship or distress, with a connection to Heacham. Priority is given to aged single ladies or if no suitable applicants, gentlemen in need hardship or distress with a strong link to Heacham.

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

Latest Income
£33,671
Latest Expenditure
£4,840

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 14.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 14.4%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£33,671
£4,8400 / 0
2024
£25,906
£52,3210 / 0
2023
£19,176
£6,5990 / 0
2022
£23,108
£2,3140 / 4
2021
£17,552
£3,6360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Queen's Cottages

What does Queen's Cottages do?

The five queen's cottages provide accommodation for those in need, hardship or distress, with a connection to Heacham. Priority is given to aged single ladies or if no suitable applicants, gentlemen in need hardship or distress with a strong link to Heacham.

How much income did Queen's Cottages report in 2025?

Queen's Cottages reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Queen's Cottages registered as a charity?

Queen's Cottages was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1963 as charity number 225782. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Queen's Cottages?

Queen's Cottages 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 Queen's Cottages operate?

Queen's Cottages operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Queen's Cottages a registered charity?

Yes — Queen's Cottages is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225782.

Details

Address
5 Strachan Close
Heacham
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE31 7SB
Registration Date
13 September 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
225782
Charity Number
225782

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Trustees

CAROLINE PISHORN
Delia Lesley McKie Edwards
Ian Craig Morrison CBE
Also governs 2 other charities
PETER SUTTON
Philippa Jane Sewell

Sectors & Classifications

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30 July 2026
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