The Stowmarket Relief Trust

Relieving poverty for the needy residents of Stowmarket and its adjoining parishes of Stowupland, Old Newton and Dagworth, Haughley, Onehouse, Great Finborough, Combs, Badley and Creeting St Peter.

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Activities & Mission

Relieving poverty for the needy residents of Stowmarket and its adjoining parishes of Stowupland, Old Newton and Dagworth, Haughley, Onehouse, Great Finborough, Combs, Badley and Creeting St Peter.

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

£64,741

Latest Expenditure

£37,169

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 57.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 57.4%

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	£64,741	£37,169	0 / 0
2024	£89,748	£47,551	0 / 0
2023	£85,044	£85,244	0 / 0
2022	£96,456	£88,986	0 / 0
2021	£76,351	£75,118	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Stowmarket Relief Trust

What does The Stowmarket Relief Trust do?

Relieving poverty for the needy residents of Stowmarket and its adjoining parishes of Stowupland, Old Newton and Dagworth, Haughley, Onehouse, Great Finborough, Combs, Badley and Creeting St Peter.

How much income did The Stowmarket Relief Trust report in 2025?

The Stowmarket Relief Trust reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Stowmarket Relief Trust registered as a charity?

The Stowmarket Relief Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1986 as charity number 802572. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Stowmarket Relief Trust?

The Stowmarket Relief Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David George Palk. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Stowmarket Relief Trust operate?

The Stowmarket Relief Trust operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Stowmarket Relief Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Stowmarket Relief Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802572.