The Cottage Community
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident in the our catchment area. Generally speaking our catchment area is the rural communities between Sevenoaks and Dartford and Gravesend.We have been providing services for over 65 years.
Activities & Mission
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident in the our catchment area. Generally speaking our catchment area is the rural communities between Sevenoaks and Dartford and Gravesend.We have been providing services for over 65 years.
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
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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 | £100,084 | £211,811 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £100,604 | £239,806 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £131,980 | £222,745 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £197,840 | £230,516 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £175,880 | £172,480 | 0 / 11 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cottage Community
What does The Cottage Community do?
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident in the our catchment area. Generally speaking our catchment area is the rural communities between Sevenoaks and Dartford and Gravesend.We have been providing services for over 65 years.
How much income did The Cottage Community report in 2025?
The Cottage Community reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £212k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cottage Community registered as a charity?
The Cottage Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2018 as charity number 1180662. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Cottage Community?
The Cottage Community is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cottage Community operate?
The Cottage Community operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cottage Community a registered charity?
Yes — The Cottage Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180662.
Details
36 Swanley Centre
SWANLEY
Kent
BR8 7TL
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