# Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 209861 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/209861)
- Latest income: £4,651; spending £7,785
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Other names: The Benevolent Association (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benevolent-association-for-relief-of-decayed-tradesmen-their-widows-and-orphans

General Charitable PurposesRelief of poverty

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £4,651 | £7,785 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £4,509 | £5,851 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £4,597 | £6,469 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £3,924 | £6,391 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £4,147 | £4,116 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress. Preference shall be given to those who have carried on trade in the area of benefit and Their dependants.

## What it funds

Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans reported income of £4,651 and spending of £7,785. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £30.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans fund?

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

### Does Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans give each year?

The register does not break out Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £7,785. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,122 a year.

### How large is Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans?

In its latest reported year Benevolent Association for the Relief of Decayed Tradesmen, Their Widows and Orphans reported income of £4,651 and spending of £7,785.


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