Activities & Mission
RELIEF OF POVERTY
Grants
The Poor Charity makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending
- £200
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and 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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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
Frequently asked questions about The Poor Charity
What does The Poor Charity do?
RELIEF OF POVERTY
When was The Poor Charity registered as a charity?
The Poor Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1964 as charity number 265935. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Poor Charity?
The Poor Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Poor Charity operate?
The Poor Charity operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Poor Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Poor Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265935.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated