# Stowe Parish Relief

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 228327 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/228327)
- Latest income: £228; spending £2
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: Charity Called the Poor's Land (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/stowe-parish-relief

Welfare for people in Stowe Parish, Shropshire.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £228 | £2 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £126 | £928 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £123 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £27 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income to be applied for the relief of poorpersons resident in the parish of Stowe either in gifts in kind or grants of money which may include grants to any almshouse or other charitable institution established for the benefit of persons qualified as aforesaid: provided that income shall not be applied directly in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds but may be applied in supplement-ing relief or assistance provided out of public funds.

## What it funds

Stowe Parish Relief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Stowe Parish Relief reported income of £228 and spending of £2. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £930 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Stowe Parish Relief in its sources (last checked 5 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 Stowe Parish Relief open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Stowe Parish Relief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Stowe Parish Relief fund?

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

### Does Stowe Parish Relief give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Stowe Parish Relief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Stowe Parish Relief give each year?

The register does not break out Stowe Parish Relief's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £186 a year.

### How large is Stowe Parish Relief?

In its latest reported year Stowe Parish Relief reported income of £228 and spending of £2.


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