UK funding workspaceCharity for the Poor grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 233681
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31 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Charity for the Poor is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 233681. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The register describes its activities as: “Provides help to elderly people resident in the parish of Castlethorpe and funds to the church.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of the poor of the parish (for further details see clause 20 of of governing document).” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,846 and spending of £2,292.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,846
Latest spending
£2,292
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Older peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,846 | £2,292 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,878 | £1,170 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,815 | £402 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,721 | £1,692 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £968 | £315 |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of the poor of the parish (for further details see clause 20 of of governing document)
Where it operates
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Trustees
- 7
What Charity for the Poor funds
Charity for the Poor is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,871 in total.
How to apply to Charity for the Poor
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity for the Poor in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Charity for the Poor
Is Charity for the Poor open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity for the Poor is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Charity for the Poor fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Does Charity for the Poor give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Charity for the Poor makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Charity for the Poor give each year?
The register does not break out Charity for the Poor's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,292. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,174 a year.
How large is Charity for the Poor?
In its latest reported year Charity for the Poor reported income of £1,846 and spending of £2,292.
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