Municipal Charities
Also known as: Lichfield Municipal Charities
To serve residents and organisations of the City of Lichfield in a charitable capacity provision of Alms houses and help with the poor and needy.
Activities & Mission
To serve residents and organisations of the City of Lichfield in a charitable capacity provision of Alms houses and help with the poor and needy.
Grants
Municipal Charities makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £303,465
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £133,134 | £303,465 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £122,040 | £96,858 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £195,881 | £80,904 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £89,730 | £69,546 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £91,487 | £74,753 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Municipal Charities
What does Municipal Charities do?
To serve residents and organisations of the City of Lichfield in a charitable capacity provision of Alms houses and help with the poor and needy.
How much income did Municipal Charities report in 2025?
Municipal Charities reported total income of £133k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Municipal Charities registered as a charity?
Municipal Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1967 as charity number 254299. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Municipal Charities?
Municipal Charities is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Paul Earnshaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Municipal Charities operate?
Municipal Charities operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Municipal Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Municipal Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254299.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lichfield Municipal Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated