# Charity of Edward Dodge

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239471 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239471)
- Latest income: £40; spending £0
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Dodge Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-edward-dodge

The charity was set up in the 16th century to help the poor. It is now inactive and so all monetary dues to it are paid over to the Betenson Trust which is another charity whose purpose is the upkeep of local almshouses.

## 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 2024 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £308 | £308 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General benefit of the poor.

## What it funds

Charity of Edward Dodge is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Edward Dodge reported income of £40 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £308 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Edward Dodge 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 Edward Dodge open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of Edward Dodge fund?

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

### Does Charity of Edward Dodge give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity of Edward Dodge makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity of Edward Dodge give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Edward Dodge'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 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £77 a year.

### How large is Charity of Edward Dodge?

In its latest reported year Charity of Edward Dodge reported income of £40 and spending of £0.


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