THE POOR'S ESTATE
Registration #224888 · Registered
Davidhlinley@aol.com
18 Castle Court YO62 5AZ
In line with Matthew Dodgsons original wishes circa 1731-41 to provide "to the poor of Thorner, Shadwell and Scarcroft"The Trustees determine the distribution in line with the original bequest, distributing usually to the elderly organisations in the three villages as the most needy, albeit the trust is always open to specific requests.
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About THE POOR'S ESTATE
THE POOR'S ESTATE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 224888). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Needs Review" rating with a CharityScore of 49/100 — a charity with several areas that warrant further review before donating. This score suggests several areas of concern that donors should investigate before giving. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE POOR'S ESTATE, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE POOR'S ESTATE describes its activities as follows: In line with Matthew Dodgsons original wishes circa 1731-41 to provide "to the poor of Thorner, Shadwell and Scarcroft"The Trustees determine the distribution in line with the original bequest, distributing usually to the elderly organisations in the three villages as the most needy, albeit the trust is always open to specific requests. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for THE POOR'S ESTATE. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026