The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

John Smethurst for the Poor

Registered charity 257367 Registered since 1968

Operates: Bury

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Board DNA

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4
trustees on the board
11.7y median 8y
average tenure
21y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
11.8y
average years in governance
0 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

General Charitable Purposes 4Religious Activities 4Arts/culture/heritage/science 2

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 1Health and social care 1

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Contact

Phone0161 766 8502
Address32 Church Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NF

Finances

£297 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£277£0
2022£283£500
2023£285£0
2024£289£0
2025£297£500

What it does

What

Religious Activities

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old People

How

Makes Grants To Individuals

Charitable objects

FOR PROVIDING COAL, FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR THE POOR OF WHITEFIELD.

Governing document: WILL PROVED AT MANCHESTER ON THE 23RD APRIL 1934 (SEE CLAUSE 30) U.V.VOL. 264 PAGE 101

Trustees (4)

4trustees
73median age
1aged 70+

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