# Town Land

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 219442 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/219442)
- Latest income: £341; spending £739
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Other names: Somersham Town Land Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/town-land-219442

Make small donations/grants to individuals or groups residing in the parish who are in need of help.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £341 | £739 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £301 | £250 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £111 | £1,939 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £466 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £145 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The relief of persons resident in the parish of somersham who are in need, hardship or distress. (2) Subject to the above, if any surplus income remains it may be applied for general charitable purposes in the parish of somersham as the trustees may from time to time think fit.

## What it funds

Town Land is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Town Land reported income of £341 and spending of £739. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,928 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Town Land 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

### Is Town Land open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Town Land is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Town Land fund?

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

### Does Town Land give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Town Land give each year?

The register does not break out Town Land'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 £739. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £586 a year.

### How large is Town Land?

In its latest reported year Town Land reported income of £341 and spending of £739.


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