The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy
Also known as: The Reverend Doctor George Richards' Charity for Poor Clergymen, George Richards Charity
Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.
Activities & Mission
Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 2021 — Tancred's Charity for Pensioners (organisation 229936)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £51,633 | £37,891 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £47,655 | £38,952 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £48,492 | £44,516 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £53,498 | £44,357 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £22,911 | £12,214 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy
What does The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy do?
Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.
How much income did The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy report in 2024?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy registered as a charity?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 1966 as charity number 246965. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy operate?
The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy a registered charity?
Yes — The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity For Poor Clergy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 246965.
Details
Chapel Road
Blythburgh
HALESWORTH
Suffolk
IP19 9LW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Reverend Doctor George Richards' Charity for Poor Clergymen
- George Richards Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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