# Poor'S and Towns' Charities

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 242408 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/242408)
- Latest income: £91.9k; spending £13.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/poors-and-towns-charities

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Poor'S and Towns' Charities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Poor'S and Towns' Charities reported income of £91.9k and spending of £13.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Poor'S and Towns' Charities in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Poor'S and Towns' Charities open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Poor'S and Towns' Charities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Poor'S and Towns' Charities give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Poor'S and Towns' Charities?

In its latest reported year Poor'S and Towns' Charities reported income of £91.9k and spending of £13.2k.


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