The Town Estate Charity
Analysis
The Town Estate Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Select. It was registered in October 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Town Estate Charity reported income of £58k and spending of £30k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £51k to £58k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Town Estate Charity sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Minerva (Northumberland) Limited (£58k), Soul Kitchen Chester (£58k) and Sensory Support UK (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1/3 of distributable funds to be applied in relieving persons of Sibford Gower who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. 1/3 of distributable funds to provide special benefits not normally provided by the LEA for Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School. 1/3 of distributable funds for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Sibford Gower. See Amendment February 2011
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Minerva (Northumberland) Limited | Hexham | £58k |
| Soul Kitchen Chester | Chester | £58k |
| Sensory Support UK | County Durham | £58k |
| We Help Foundation | Birmingham | £58k |