# Bequest of Harry Skells

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239573 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239573)
- Website: https://www.stamfordtowncouncil.co.uk
- Latest income: £34.8k; spending £48.7k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bequest-of-harry-skells

The objects of the Charity are to make provision and improve amenities for Stamford in accordance with the Will of the late Harry Skells.The Charity is for the benefit and advantage of the inhabitants of Stamford.The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees who are the Councillors of Stamford Town Council.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Bequest of Harry Skells is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bequest of Harry Skells reported income of £34.8k and spending of £48.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bequest of Harry Skells in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (stamfordtowncouncil.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.

## Questions

### Is Bequest of Harry Skells open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bequest of Harry Skells is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Bequest of Harry Skells give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bequest of Harry Skells makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Bequest of Harry Skells?

In its latest reported year Bequest of Harry Skells reported income of £34.8k and spending of £48.7k.


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