The Feoffee Charity
Analysis
The Feoffee Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in November 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Feoffee Charity reported income of £149k and spending of £61k, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £128k to £149k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Feoffee Charity sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Keren Hatorah (£149k), Lifetimes Charity (£150k) and Shanti Dham (£149k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For relieving need, either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit (the ancient Parish of Downham), who are in need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services and facilities calculated to reduce the need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Keren Hatorah | London | £149k |
| Lifetimes Charity | Surrey | £150k |
| Shanti Dham | Leicester | £149k |
| The Foreign Missionary Fund of the Christian Community of Brethren | London | £150k |