# Bendigo Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213994 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213994)
- Website: https://www.bendigofunds.co.uk/
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire
- Other names: The Bendigo Heritage Project (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bendigo-memorial-fund

To advance education for the public benefit, as a means of historical appreciation of the life and achievements of 19th century boxer William Thompson (known as "Bendigo"), seeking to foster greater appreciation of the social history and heritage of the Nottingham area. To be achieved through a range of activities including exhibitions and with the expectation of a permanent public memorial.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the public benefit, as a means of historical appreciation of the life and achievements of 19th century boxer william thompson (known as "Bendigo"), seeking to foster greater appreciation of the social history and heritage of the Nottingham area. This is to be achieved through events, a dedicated website, social media, exhibitions and with the expectation of a permanent public memorial and/or dedicated permanent exhibition as educational resources leading to greater appreciation or to encourage further study or enquiry.

## What it funds

Bendigo Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bendigo Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bendigofunds.co.uk) 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.

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