Kirkley Poor's Lands
Analysis
Kirkley Poor's Lands is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lowestoft. It was registered in November 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Kirkley Poor's Lands reported income of £124k and spending of £154k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £100k to £124k (+24%), an average of +5.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Kirkley Poor's Lands sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Baba Budha Ji Educational Trust (£124k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Praise City (£124k) and Thomas Lathberye (£124k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Awards grants to people resident in the Ancient Parish of Kirkley who are in need, hardship or distress.Awards grants to organisations helping people resident in the Ancient Parish of Kirkley who are in need, hardship or distress.Awards grants to students resident in the Ancient Parish of Kirkley.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Budha Ji Educational Trust | Peterborough | £124k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Praise City | Kent | £124k |
| Thomas Lathberye | St Albans | £124k |
| Bangladesh Welfare Association | Burnley | £125k |