The Poland Trust
Also known as: Sidney Michael Poland for Home and Recreation Ground, Poland House
Provision of housing accommodation for those living within the area of benefit; provision and maintenance of amenity land to be used for recreation; making grants or providing goods, services or facilities to relieve beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress; making grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of the area of benefit.
Activities & Mission
Provision of housing accommodation for those living within the area of benefit; provision and maintenance of amenity land to be used for recreation; making grants or providing goods, services or facilities to relieve beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress; making grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of the area of benefit.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Brockham Housing Trust (organisation 290063)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £281,575 | £275,240 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £231,891 | £207,483 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,114,017 | £239,171 | £236,725 | £3,944,755 | £80,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £899,177 | £219,756 | £216,372 | £3,071,786 | £41,313 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £75,199 | £100,867 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Poland Trust
What does The Poland Trust do?
Provision of housing accommodation for those living within the area of benefit; provision and maintenance of amenity land to be used for recreation; making grants or providing goods, services or facilities to relieve beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress; making grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of the area of benefit.
How much income did The Poland Trust report in 2025?
The Poland Trust reported total income of £282k and reported expenditure of £275k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Poland Trust?
The Poland Trust has a program ratio of 21.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Poland Trust registered as a charity?
The Poland Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 1962 as charity number 204424. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Poland Trust?
The Poland Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Poland Trust operate?
The Poland Trust operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Poland Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Poland Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 204424.
Details
Wheelers Lane
Brockham
BETCHWORTH
Surrey
RH3 7LA
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Also Known As
- Sidney Michael Poland for Home and Recreation Ground
- Poland House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated