Norwich was renowned for its Charities, many having been established in the late 1600’s and added to over the years by further benefactors. 26 trustees had been appointed by 1836 to manage the Charities. The Church Charities had the management of the The Great Hospital, Cooke’s Hospital and the Free Grammar School.

The General charities included the Doughty’s Hospital, and the Boys' and Girls' Hospital Schools.

Charitable data found for inclusion in this section to date:

Doughty’s Hospital - census data 1841

The Retreat - A Private Lunatic Asylum - census data 1841

The Norfok & Norwich Magdalen - census data 1841

The Great Hospital - (St. Giles Hospital) - census data 1841