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The Cote Charity

TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED

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
£3,091,776
Latest Expenditure
£2,517,903

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £697
Charitable Activities £3,040,575
Other Trading £0
Investments £50,504
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,479,098
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £38,805

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,091,776
£2,517,903£2,479,098£6,279,238£3,098,54457 / 28
2023
£2,742,541
£2,430,376£2,387,005£5,704,866£2,446,18656 / 28
2022
£2,237,048
£2,155,593£2,118,591£5,313,920£2,062,07951 / 28
2021
£1,698,629
£1,965,310£1,909,864£5,333,011£1,990,51650 / 28
2020
£2,119,029
£1,903,963£1,826,997£5,576,995£2,144,02052 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cote Charity

What does The Cote Charity do?

TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED

How much income did The Cote Charity report in 2024?

The Cote Charity reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cote Charity?

The Cote Charity has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cote Charity registered as a charity?

The Cote Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1968 as charity number 257237. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Cote Charity?

The Cote Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cote Charity operate?

The Cote Charity operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cote Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Cote Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257237.

Details

Address
THE SOCIETY OF MERCHANT VENTURERS
MERCHANTS HALL
THE PROMENADE
CLIFTON DOWN
BRISTOL
BS8 3NH
Registration Date
7 November 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
257237
Charity Number
257237

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