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The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy

The Reverend Doctor George Richards' Charity For Poor Clergymen, George Richards Charity

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
246965
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 15, 2025. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 25, 1966
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Wolsey House
Chapel Road
Blythburgh
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 9LW

Activities

Provides financial assistance to clergy of the Church of England forced to retire early owing to ill-health. Widows, widowers and dependants can also apply for assistance.

Objects: 1. For The Benefit Of Clergymen Of The Church Of England Who Are Deserving Of Assistance And Have Through Age Or Infirmity Become Incapable Of Performing Their Clerical Duties Or Are In Need Of Assistance In The Performance Thereof. In The Payment Of Pensions Of Such Amount As The Trustees Think Fit. 2. If And So Far As Income Of The Charity Is Not Required For Application In Any Year In Manner Aforesaid The Same May Be Applied In Grants Of Money For The Relief Of Persons Qualified As Aforesaid And Their Widows And Dependants.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Geography

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 Aug. 15, 2025On time £51,633 £37,891
Dec. 31, 2023 Oct. 30, 2024On time £47,655 £38,952
Dec. 31, 2022 July 2, 2024245 days late £48,492 £44,516
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 2, 2022On time £53,498 £44,357
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 29, 2021On time £22,911 £12,214