# Charity of Dr Smoult

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 312140 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/312140)
- Latest income: £23k; spending £13.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Dr Smoult (previous); The Smoult Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-dr-smoult

Provision of grants for educational purposes to young persons under 25 who are resident in the Parishes of Northchurch or Wigginton in the County of Hertfordshire

## 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 | £23k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21.2k | £22.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £21.2k | £18k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £21.1k | £20k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £19.9k | £26.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance and:(1) Are resident in the area of benefit; or(2) Have an active association with northchurch st. Mary's church

## What it funds

Charity of Dr Smoult is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Dr Smoult reported income of £23k and spending of £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £100k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Dr Smoult 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 Charity of Dr Smoult open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of Dr Smoult is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of Dr Smoult fund?

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

### Does Charity of Dr Smoult give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Charity of Dr Smoult makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Charity of Dr Smoult give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Dr Smoult'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 £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20k a year.

### How large is Charity of Dr Smoult?

In its latest reported year Charity of Dr Smoult reported income of £23k and spending of £13.3k.


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