The Poor's Land

Relieving poverty

Activities & Mission

Relieving poverty

Grants

The Poor's Land is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £32,708; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and elderly people
What it supports: education and training and 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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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

Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£26,098

Latest Expenditure

£32,708

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 125.3%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£26,098	£32,708	0 / 1
2024	£25,972	£29,570	0 / 1
2023	£23,207	£29,655	0 / 1
2022	£22,082	£21,589	0 / 1
2021	£20,612	£24,466	0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Poor's Land

What does The Poor's Land do?

Relieving poverty

How much income did The Poor's Land report in 2025?

The Poor's Land reported total income of £26k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Poor's Land registered as a charity?

The Poor's Land was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207667. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Poor's Land?

The Poor's Land is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr RICHARD JOHN WEST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Poor's Land operate?

The Poor's Land operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Poor's Land a registered charity?

Yes — The Poor's Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207667.