The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes
Also known as: T W C H
Provides sheltered housing for past employees of freight industry
Activities & Mission
Provides sheltered housing for past employees of freight industry
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
Higher than 35% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £816,409 | £660,282 | £660,282 | £4,673,572 | £4,673,572 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £344,219 | £406,086 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £325,503 | £351,270 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £307,308 | £281,868 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £296,306 | £259,298 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes
What does The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes do?
Provides sheltered housing for past employees of freight industry
How much income did The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes report in 2024?
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes reported total income of £816k and reported expenditure of £660k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes?
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes has a program ratio of 80.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes registered as a charity?
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 1980 as charity number 206515. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes?
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNIFER SARAH HARROLD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes operate?
The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes a registered charity?
Yes — The Thomas Watson Cottage Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206515.
Details
Thomas Watson Cottage Homes
Leecroft Road
HERTFORDSHIRE
EN5 2TJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- T W C H
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated