Charles Cochrane (social reformer)

After the introduction of the harsh poor laws of the 1830s Cochrane became increasingly concerned with responding in a practical way to poverty, deprivation and hunger in London.

The society attempted to get the support of Charles Dickens who was cautious in his response but did pay them a subscription of five guineas.

[2] Cochrane became an increasingly prominent figure in London circles with his campaigns for the poor, advocating radical improvements in sanitation and public health.

[citation needed] By 1848 the NPA had introduced a system of paid street cleaners to West Central London[3] There may be some doubt as to his date and place of death.

Another report from 1857, on the same affair of debts incurred on the building occupied by the Samaritan Institution,notes that 'the debt for the building was incurred by Mr. Charles Cochrane, who, being unable to pay it, left the country'; and then describes him as 'the late Mr.