Poor's Land
Analysis
Poor's Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Poor's Land reported income of £13k and spending of £6,480, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £10k to £13k (+25%), an average of +5.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Poor's Land sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tiyamike Mulungu Centre UK (£13k), Rawthorpe Community Association (£13k) and The William Chester Estate Charity (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The general objective of this charity is relief of those in need in the old Ecclesall township. Modest grants are offered to the old and needy in the Ecclesall Bierlow area.Selection of beneficiaries is made by Sheffield City Council by a letter of invitation to attend the annual distribution. This usually takes place in December each year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tiyamike Mulungu Centre UK | Rochdale | £13k |
| Rawthorpe Community Association | Huddersfield | £13k |
| The William Chester Estate Charity | Lincolnshire | £13k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Joint Heirs Connections | Barking | £13k |