Poor's and Towns' Charities
Analysis
Poor's and Towns' Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in May 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes 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 December 2025, Poor's and Towns' Charities reported income of £15k and spending of £18k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £28k to £15k (-45%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 337%. Over the whole period it spent 56% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Poor's and Towns' Charities sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Noor Foodbank Ltd (£15k), Forest Trust (£15k) and Rotary Club of Turton Trust Fund (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Poors Branch is the relief of persons in the area of benefit who are in need hardship or distress.The object of the Town Branch is a contribution to the church charity and the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Foodbank Ltd | Preston | £15k |
| Forest Trust | Nantwich | £15k |
| Rotary Club of Turton Trust Fund | Bolton | £15k |
| Divine Christ Ministries | London | £15k |