Town Lands

Also known as: Needham Market and Barking Welfare Charities

Provision of grants or other assistance to the residents of Needham Market & Barking in Suffolk

Activities & Mission

Provision of grants or other assistance to the residents of Needham Market & Barking in Suffolk

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

£44,697

Latest Expenditure

£61,478

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 137.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 137.5%

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	£44,697	£61,478	0 / 0
2024	£41,755	£36,006	0 / 0
2023	£38,344	£40,623	0 / 0
2022	£32,622	£33,488	0 / 0
2021	£34,197	£26,457	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Town Lands

What does Town Lands do?

Provision of grants or other assistance to the residents of Needham Market & Barking in Suffolk

How much income did Town Lands report in 2025?

Town Lands reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Town Lands registered as a charity?

Town Lands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1963 as charity number 217499. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Town Lands?

Town Lands is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Andrew Phillips. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Town Lands operate?

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

Is Town Lands a registered charity?

Yes — Town Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217499.