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Town Estate Charity

Also known as: Church and Town Estate Charity, Mendlesham Welfare Foundation

The Charity is for the benefit of Mendlesham residents and Parish Church only. Income from assets is divided; half to St. Mary's Church Mendlesham towards repair, electricity, heating, insurance and upkeep of the fabric of the Parish Church and the maintenance of the services therein; the other half goes to the Charitable Account to assist individual sick and needy parishioners of Mendlesham.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity is for the benefit of Mendlesham residents and Parish Church only. Income from assets is divided; half to St. Mary's Church Mendlesham towards repair, electricity, heating, insurance and upkeep of the fabric of the Parish Church and the maintenance of the services therein; the other half goes to the Charitable Account to assist individual sick and needy parishioners of Mendlesham.

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
£11,680
Latest Expenditure
£9,426

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£11,680
£9,4260 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Town Estate Charity

What does Town Estate Charity do?

The Charity is for the benefit of Mendlesham residents and Parish Church only. Income from assets is divided; half to St. Mary's Church Mendlesham towards repair, electricity, heating, insurance and upkeep of the fabric of the Parish Church and the maintenance of the services therein; the other half goes to the Charitable Account to assist individual sick and needy parishioners of Mendlesham.

How much income did Town Estate Charity report in 2024?

Town Estate Charity reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Town Estate Charity registered as a charity?

Town Estate Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207592. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Town Estate Charity?

Town Estate Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL ARTHUR ALLEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Town Estate Charity operate?

Town Estate Charity operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Town Estate Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Town Estate Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207592.

Details

Address
2 Old Orchard
Mendlesham
STOWMARKET
IP14 5TY
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207592
Charity Number
207592

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Trustees

PAUL ARTHUR ALLEN Chair
Julie Williams
RAYMOND MILES FENNING
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Charles Knock
Stephen James Fenning
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Church and Town Estate Charity
  • Mendlesham Welfare Foundation

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14 May 2026
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