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Gorham's Gift

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.

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Activities & Mission

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.

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

Latest Income
£144,811
Latest Expenditure
£146,035

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£144,811
£146,0350 / 0
2024
£131,343
£204,9070 / 0
2023
£124,657
£158,6820 / 0
2022
£126,784
£144,9560 / 0
2021
£122,308
£115,8210 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Gorham's Gift

What does Gorham's Gift do?

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.

How much income did Gorham's Gift report in 2025?

Gorham's Gift reported total income of £145k and reported expenditure of £146k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gorham's Gift registered as a charity?

Gorham's Gift was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1963 as charity number 230146. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Gorham's Gift?

Gorham's Gift is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAMELA STILES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gorham's Gift operate?

Gorham's Gift operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gorham's Gift a registered charity?

Yes — Gorham's Gift is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230146.

Details

Address
Brighton & Hove City Council
Democratic Services
Room 167
Hove Town Hall
Norton R
Registration Date
5 November 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230146
Charity Number
230146

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Trustees

PAMELA STILES Chair
Cllr Bridget Fishleigh
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Cllr Liz Loughran
Jessica Gibbons
Theresa Fowler
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