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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 201441
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Poor's Piece is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 201441. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “Relief of poverty by distribution of money or provision of services to over 65's in Oakley.” Its charitable objects are: “Gifts in kind to poor people.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £642 and spending of £485.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£642
Latest spending
£485
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Older people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £642 | £485 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £670 | £300 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £535 | £388 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £486 | £399 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £487 | £214 |
Charitable objects
Gifts in kind to poor people.
Where it operates
Buckinghamshire
- Trustees
- 2
What Poor's Piece funds
Poor's Piece is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,786 in total.
How to apply to Poor's Piece
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Poor's Piece 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 Poor's Piece
Is Poor's Piece open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Poor's Piece is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Poor's Piece fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.
Does Poor's Piece give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Poor's Piece makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Poor's Piece give each year?
The register does not break out Poor's Piece'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 £485. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £357 a year.
How large is Poor's Piece?
In its latest reported year Poor's Piece reported income of £642 and spending of £485.
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