# Action Hitchin

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210721 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210721)
- Website: https://www.actionhitchin.com
- Latest income: £20.3k; spending £17k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Economic / community development / employment, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/action-hitchin

General Charitable Purposes for Economic/community Development/employment

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £20.3k | £17k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO is to advance such charitable purposes as defined under the laws of England and Wales, through awarding grants to registered charities and other such organisations, to support the delivery of exclusively charitable purposes for the benefit of people living in, working in or visiting Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

## What it funds

Action Hitchin is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Action Hitchin reported income of £20.3k and spending of £17k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Action Hitchin in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (actionhitchin.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Action Hitchin open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Action Hitchin is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Action Hitchin fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

### Does Action Hitchin give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Action Hitchin makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Action Hitchin give each year?

The register does not break out Action Hitchin's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £17k.

### How large is Action Hitchin?

In its latest reported year Action Hitchin reported income of £20.3k and spending of £17k.


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