Quothquan Homes
Charity 1096639
Overview
Summary
Quothquan Homes appears to be a locally focused, faith-rooted housing charity whose practical role is centred on affordable accommodation in Sutton Coldfield. Its governing objects suggest that housing is intended not as a standalone service, but as an expression of Christian pastoral care and wider social welfare. The organisation may therefore occupy a bridging role between housing provision, poverty relief and community support, although the available evidence does not show the scale of its housing, its tenant profile or its active partnerships.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Roughley
Confidence: low
Direct evidence shows that Quothquan Homes operates jointly with its sister charity, Harvest Fields Homes, in owning and managing 46 rented houses on the Harvest Fields development in Sutton Coldfield. However, the available evidence does not establish Quothquan Homes' operational activity at ward level. The evidence supports a concentrated, development-based housing operation rather than a district-wide or citywide delivery footprint.
- Harvest Fields Homes official website, 'What we do'
Harvest Fields Homes states that it and its sister charity, Quothquan Homes, 'own and manage 46 rented houses on the Harvest Fields development in Sutton Coldfield.' - Harvest Fields Homes official website, 'About us'
The site identifies Quothquan Homes as Harvest Fields Homes' sister charity, working from the same address with common trustees, and says applications to either charity are considered by both. - Charity Commission register, Quothquan Homes charity number 1096639
The charity's current activity description is providing good-quality, affordable accommodation suitable for tenants' needs in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available evidence does not separate the 46 homes by legal owner, so it is not possible to identify how many are owned or directly managed by Quothquan Homes rather than Harvest Fields Homes.
- A shared registered office and correspondence address is evidenced, but the sources do not establish it as a tenant-facing service site or housing location.
- The evidence establishes housing activity on the Harvest Fields development, but does not rule out a small number of additional Quothquan Homes properties elsewhere in Sutton Coldfield.
- References to Birmingham's wider housing system on the sister charity's application information describe applicants' alternative options and potential housing-chain effects; they do not demonstrate that Quothquan Homes delivers services citywide.
Additional evidence needed
- A current Quothquan Homes annual report, property schedule, or housing-management statement identifying the charity's own homes and their locations.
- A current official Quothquan Homes website or contact material confirming whether it manages any homes outside the Harvest Fields development.
- Confirmation from Quothquan Homes or Harvest Fields Homes of the respective ownership and management responsibilities for the 46 homes.
Areas of work
- Accommodation/housing
- Religious Activities
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Defined Groups
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
Housing appears to be the organisation's practical anchor
The available evidence suggests that affordable, tenant-suitable accommodation is Quothquan Homes' principal operating function, while its wider charitable objects provide the rationale and possible scope around that core activity.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a broad community charity with occasional housing activity. It may be a specialist local housing asset whose wider value depends on how its homes support people facing financial pressure or other need.
Show evidence
“Providing good quality, affordable accommodation suitable for their tenants' needs in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.”
Source:Organisation“What the charity does: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities.”
Source:Charity Commission
Faith seems to shape the purpose of provision, not merely its identity
Housing and welfare support appear to be framed as an expression of Christian witness, love and concern, suggesting a values-led model in which accommodation is connected to pastoral and social care aims.
Why it matters
This may affect how the organisation understands tenant relationships, prioritises need and connects with faith or community networks. It also suggests that its contribution may extend beyond property management, though this is not evidenced directly.
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“To advance the Christian faith.”
Source:Charity Commission“As an expression of Christian witness, love and concern: to provide housing accommodation and associated amenities, services, advice or assistance.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its objects create scope for a wider support ecosystem than current activity reveals
The charity is authorised to support community facilities, recreation, poverty relief, pastoral care and training for young people, but the stated activity only confirms housing provision. This may indicate unrealised capacity, a legacy of broader ambitions, or services delivered through others.
Why it matters
The gap between broad objects and narrowly described activity is worth investigating. It could reveal partnership opportunities with youth, wellbeing, advice or community organisations that complement stable housing.
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“To provide and/or support facilities in the interests of social welfare or recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the local community.”
Source:Charity Commission“To provide and/or support the training and pastoral care particularly of young persons.”
Source:Charity Commission“Providing good quality, affordable accommodation suitable for their tenants' needs in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.”
Source:Organisation
- The number, type and affordability of homes are unknown.
- It is unclear which defined groups are current tenants and how need is assessed.
- No evidence identifies services, partners or community activity beyond accommodation.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or impact reporting showing housing stock, tenant outcomes and current activities.
- Information on referral routes, eligibility, local partners and any support provided alongside housing.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Providing good quality, affordable accommodation suitable for their tenants' needs in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Charity objects
1.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND 1.2 AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS, LOVE AND CONCERN:- 1.2.1 TO PROVIDE HOUSES, HOSTELS OR ANY OTHER HOUSING ACCOMMODATION AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES, SERVICES, ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS, 1.2.2 TO PROVIDE HOUSES, HOSTELS, OR ANY OTHER HOUSING ACCOMMODATION AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES, SERVICES, ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE FOR ANY OTHER PERSONS FOR WHOM IT WOULD BE CHARITABLE TO PROVIDE HOUSES, HOSTELS OR OTHER OR OTHER HOUSING ACCOMMODATION, 1.2.3 TO PROVIDE AND/OR SUPPORT FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OR RECREATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, 1.2.4 TO RELIEVE THE AGED, THE POOR, THE SICK AND THOSE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS, AND 1.2.5 TO PROVIDE AND/OR SUPPORT THE TRAINING AND PASTORAL CARE PARTICULARLY OF YOUNG PERSONS.