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POOR'SLAND TRUST

Registered charity 222196 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Slaidburn Poors Land, THE POOR'S LAND, THE POORSLAND CHARITY

The trustees continued to invest in their land and buildings to ensure they are maintained in good condition. Support to people in the community whom they consider to be needy as well as supporting local organisations for community or education purposes has continued The trustees operate their work units for the twin benifits of providing local employment and producing income for the trust.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:(1) TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ARE RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.(2) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY: (A) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO THEM; OR (B) PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES FOR THEM; OR (C) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO OTHER PERSONS OR BODIES WHO PROVIDE GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES TO THOSE IN NEED.

Area of benefit: SLAIDBURN AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Get email alerts

Latest income
£38k
Latest spending
£27k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £10,851 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment income of £38,115 against total expenditure of £27,264. The trustees report unrestricted and undesignated reserves of £70,139, which they hold in accordance with a policy to maintain at least twelve months of operating costs. The filing confirms there is no discernible doubt about the charity's ability to continue operating on a going concern basis for at least twelve months.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Rents received (67% of income)
“The charity's main income source is from rents received, which amounted to £25,619. This along with other investment income of £12,452 and countryside stewardship of £44 provided total investment income of £38,115.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least twelve months operating costs (held: £70k)
“Their policy is to hold sufficient funds to meet at least twelve months operating costs as well as to accumulate reserves for future expenditure on local facilities in accordance with the aims and objectives of the charity.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift to spouse of trustee for bookkeeping services
“£150 was gifted to Mrs Brenda Harrison as a thank you for completing the annual bookkeeping for the charity. She is the spouse of Trustee Mr John Harrison and the gift was agreed by Trustees at a meeting of Trustees.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£38k£27k
31/12/2023£31k£32k
31/12/2022£26k£17k
31/12/2021£26k£17k
31/12/2020£20k£20k

Common questions

Is POOR'SLAND TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £10,851 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment income of £38,115 against total expenditure of £27,264. The trustees report unrestricted and undesignated reserves of £70,139, which they hold in accordance with a policy to maintain at least twelve months of operating costs. The filing confirms there is no discernible doubt about the charity's ability to continue operating on a going concern basis for at least twelve months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.