Poor's Land
Also known as: Gorleston Poor Trustees
The charity provides financial assistance in the form of grants to individuals (and in appropriate circumstances, organisations) in the parish of Gorleston-On-Sea who are deemed to be in need.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides financial assistance in the form of grants to individuals (and in appropriate circumstances, organisations) in the parish of Gorleston-On-Sea who are deemed to be in need.
Grants
Poor's Land is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £69,214
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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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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 | £26,658 | £69,214 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,227 | £9,121 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £50,560 | £11,789 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £22,343 | £7,125 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £21,022 | £9,804 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Poor's Land
What does Poor's Land do?
The charity provides financial assistance in the form of grants to individuals (and in appropriate circumstances, organisations) in the parish of Gorleston-On-Sea who are deemed to be in need.
How much income did Poor's Land report in 2025?
Poor's Land reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Poor's Land registered as a charity?
Poor's Land was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1963 as charity number 212773. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Poor's Land?
Poor's Land is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARBARA WRIGHT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Poor's Land operate?
Poor's Land operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Poor's Land a registered charity?
Yes — Poor's Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212773.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Gorleston Poor Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated