Did you know that Hempton has a Poor’s Land Charity ?

The Hempton Poor’s Land foundation deed was signed 21 March 1884 as part of the formation of the Charity Commission.

A local tithe map of 1838 which is part of the foundation document, marks the land as 4.5 acres. It also states that the income should be managed by the Trustees for distributing to the deserving residents of the parish. For example: providing care or equipment for the sick or infirm; funding medical facilities; supply of coal (or other fuels!), clothes, necessaries or loans for temporary relief for those in the case of unexpected loss, urgent distress or sudden destitution.

The village defibrillator was provided by Poor's Land Charity. 

Today, the trustees still have the same responsibilities to distribute the income within the parish. Any questions or enquiries can be made (in confidence, if required) to the secretary of Hempton Poor’s Land Charity, hemptonnkpoorslandcharity@gmail.com or call 07715 396515.

Charity number: 245253