# Burwell Poor'S Fen

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 206397 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/206397)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/burwell-poors-fen

We are an old "coal" charity whose funds are now used mainly in the making of grants to other charities within the village, especially those who are undertaking projects or works which benefit the older inhabitants of the village. Written applications are requested annually by the trustees who also retain discretion to make grants in cases of individual hardship or poverty which come to their atte

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Burwell Poor'S Fen is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Burwell Poor'S Fen reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Burwell Poor'S Fen in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Burwell Poor'S Fen open for applications now?

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

### Does Burwell Poor'S Fen give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Burwell Poor'S Fen makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Burwell Poor'S Fen?

In its latest reported year Burwell Poor'S Fen reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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