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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 242975
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The Summers Poor Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 242975. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley. The register describes its activities as: “Money generated from investments is distributed each December to specified churches for distribution by the priests to the poor of their area of Barnsley in cash or kind.” Its charitable objects are: “To the help of the poor in Barnsley (in cash or kind). Net income to be paid in equal portions early in december each year to the rector of Barnsley, the pastor of the congregational church, regent street, Barnsley, the superintendent minister of the wesleyan church for Barnsley east district, pitt street, Barnsley…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1,525 and spending of £1,600.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,525
Latest spending
£1,600
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,525 | £1,600 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,126 | £1,480 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,463 | £1,815 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,382 | £1,222 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,414 | £1,600 |
Charitable objects
To the help of the poor in Barnsley (in cash or kind). Net income to be paid in equal portions early in december each year to the rector of Barnsley, the pastor of the congregational church, regent street, Barnsley, the superintendent minister of the wesleyan church for Barnsley east district, pitt street, Barnsley and the commandant of the salvation army at Barnsley.
Where it operates
Barnsley
- Trustees
- 3
What The Summers Poor Fund funds
The Summers Poor Fund 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 organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £7,717 in total.
How to apply to The Summers Poor Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Summers Poor Fund 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 The Summers Poor Fund
Is The Summers Poor Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Summers Poor Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Summers Poor Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley.
Does The Summers Poor Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Summers Poor Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Summers Poor Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Summers Poor Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,543 a year.
How large is The Summers Poor Fund?
In its latest reported year The Summers Poor Fund reported income of £1,525 and spending of £1,600.
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