# Surlingham Church and Poor Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 252519 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/252519)
- Latest income: £4,735; spending £4,078
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Other names: Church and Poor Charity (Estate Charity) (previous); Surlingham Church and Poors Trust (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/surlingham-church-and-poor-charity

Receipt of a small income from trust land which is then donated to other village and church charities in the village of Surlingham.

## 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 | £4,735 | £4,078 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,849 | £4,471 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,813 | £3,458 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,826 | £3,936 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,840 | £10.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Half of the income shall be applied in the payment of any charges lawfully incurred by the churchwardens in the maintenance and repair and insurance against fire of the fabric of the parish church of Surlingham and subject thereto in the payment of like charges in respect of the maintenance of the services of the said church and of the furniture thereof. If in any year the whole of the income be not applied the residue shall be accumulated so as to form a fund for the extraordinary repairs, improvement or enlargement of the fabric of the said church and for that purpose shall paid to the said officials for investment in their name.the remaining half or the income will be distributed within the parish for:a) the relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people living in the village of surlinghamb) to assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life

## What it funds

Surlingham Church and Poor Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Surlingham Church and Poor Charity reported income of £4,735 and spending of £4,078. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £26.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Surlingham Church and Poor Charity 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 Surlingham Church and Poor Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Surlingham Church and Poor Charity fund?

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

### Does Surlingham Church and Poor Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Surlingham Church and Poor Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Surlingham Church and Poor Charity'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 £4,078. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,355 a year.

### How large is Surlingham Church and Poor Charity?

In its latest reported year Surlingham Church and Poor Charity reported income of £4,735 and spending of £4,078.


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