# John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 231122 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/231122)
- Latest income: £2,102; spending £1,015
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Other names: Town Lands (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-godbolds-charity-for-poor

Use funds to provide help to the church , community, and educational activities, and also where possible to directly help the less well off residents of the village of Worlingworth

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2,102 | £1,015 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £3,256 | £1,117 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £108 | £2,722 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £229 | £3,582 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £354 | £1,609 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the education of children of the labeuring and other poor classes in the parish of worlingworth for the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the parish church inclusive of tower and steeple but exclusive of the chancel for the benefit of the poor of the parish of worlingworth

## What it funds

John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor reported income of £2,102 and spending of £1,015. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £10k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John Godbold'S 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

### Is John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John Godbold'S 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 John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk.

### Does John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor give each year?

The register does not break out John Godbold'S 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 30 Jun 2025 was £1,015. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,009 a year.

### How large is John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor?

In its latest reported year John Godbold'S Charity for the Poor reported income of £2,102 and spending of £1,015.


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