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The Polehampton Charity

For the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress, and for the promotion of education of persons resident in the former parishes of St Mary the Virgin, Twyford, St James the Great, Ruscombe and the civil parish of Charvil.

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Activities & Mission

For the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress, and for the promotion of education of persons resident in the former parishes of St Mary the Virgin, Twyford, St James the Great, Ruscombe and the civil parish of Charvil.

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
£74,823
Latest Expenditure
£108,469

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 53.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £3,467,123

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £42,194
Raising Funds £20,007
Governance £2,480
Grants to Institutions £39,714
Other Expenditure £16,101

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 2022 — The Polehampton Charity (organisation 3956826)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£74,823
£108,4690 / 0
2024
£93,224
£129,6820 / 0
2023
£155,068
£83,4340 / 4
2022
£3,467,123
£78,302£42,194£3,388,821£00 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Polehampton Charity

What does The Polehampton Charity do?

For the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress, and for the promotion of education of persons resident in the former parishes of St Mary the Virgin, Twyford, St James the Great, Ruscombe and the civil parish of Charvil.

How much income did The Polehampton Charity report in 2025?

The Polehampton Charity reported total income of £75k and reported expenditure of £108k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Polehampton Charity registered as a charity?

The Polehampton Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2021 as charity number 1194604. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Polehampton Charity?

The Polehampton Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amy Goodall-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Polehampton Charity operate?

The Polehampton Charity operates in Wokingham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Polehampton Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Polehampton Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194604.

Details

Address
The Polehampton Charity
PO Box 8289
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 9WA
Registration Date
27 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177550
Charity Number
1194604

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Trustees

Amy Goodall-Smith Chair
Fiona PRICE
Also governs 1 other charity
JAMES MICHAEL EDMONDS PENNINGTON
Also governs 2 other charities
John Phillip Frederick March
Also governs 2 other charities
Julia Margaret Bishop
Rev Mark Fearnley Gould
Richard James FORT
ROSEMARY CHAPMAN
Stephen Conway

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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