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The Earley Charity

Also known as: Poor's Land Charity

Grants given to individuals and organisations for the purpose of the relief of the needy, sick and elderly residents of the area of benefit, which covers the Ancient Liberty of Earley and the neighbourhood thereof.

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Activities & Mission

Grants given to individuals and organisations for the purpose of the relief of the needy, sick and elderly residents of the area of benefit, which covers the Ancient Liberty of Earley and the neighbourhood thereof.

Grants

The Earley Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,080,497
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation

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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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£234,780
Latest Expenditure
£1,080,497

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 460.2%
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
£234,780
£1,080,4970 / 0
2024
£266,585
£1,170,5130 / 0
2023
£246,567
£136,9850 / 0
2022
£247,261
-£542,1490 / 0
2021
£283,182
£1,929,9870 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Earley Charity

What does The Earley Charity do?

Grants given to individuals and organisations for the purpose of the relief of the needy, sick and elderly residents of the area of benefit, which covers the Ancient Liberty of Earley and the neighbourhood thereof.

How much income did The Earley Charity report in 2025?

The Earley Charity reported total income of £235k and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Earley Charity registered as a charity?

The Earley Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1968 as charity number 244823. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Earley Charity?

The Earley Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT EDWARD AMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Earley Charity operate?

The Earley Charity operates across 2 areas: Reading and Wokingham.

Is The Earley Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Earley Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 244823.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 July 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
244823
Charity Number
244823

Trustees

ROBERT EDWARD AMES Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr DEBORAH GWENDOLINE JENKINS
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr Richard John Cocks
Elizabeth Ann Terry
MARY CATHERINE WAITE
PHILIP REGINALD HOOPER
Tahir Maher

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Poor's Land Charity

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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