Who Are We?

We are a small, local charity dedicated to supporting the residents of Costessey, Norfolk. As our community grows and develops, we provide essential help to individuals and families facing hardship. 

Applicants must live in, work in or have a strong connection with Costessey. All applicants are dealt with promptly, sensitively and in confidence. They can be submitted by groups or organisations on behalf of individuals.

The charity is registered with the Charities Commission (No. 1077070) and with HMRC for Gift Aid.

How is the charity managed?

The charity is administered by unpaid Trustees who represent various sectors of our community. Our funding primarily comes from local land assets, such as our community allotments and other land rental income.

A brief history

The charity has its origins in the will of John Hyrne who died in 1689. He bequeathed the profits of ten acres of land to be used for the benefit of the parish. In due course this became the John Hyrne (Easter) Charity when the money was distributed to the poor.

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Today our main source of revenue is from the income generated by the rent of our allotment plots (comprising of 43 full plots and 8 half plots), along with two other pieces of the gifted land.

For the future we would very much appreciate raising our profile more in the public domain in the hopes of creating donations from individuals or groups or perhaps legacies left to us in wills.