# Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 238050 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/238050)
- Latest income: £78; spending £2
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-herbert-sworder-for-poor

Apply the annual income to the upkeep and proper repair of the Sworder family grave and tombstone/memorial. To apply the balance of that annual income for the benefit of the deserving poor of the Parish of Bishop's Stortford, preference being given to deserving widows.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £78 | £2 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £97 | £1,801 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £93 | £1 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £72 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £71 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The benefit of deserving poor of parish, preference being given to poor widows

## What it funds

Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor is registered under general charitable purposes for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor reported income of £78 and spending of £2. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £1,804 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 Herbert Sworder for the Poor in its sources (last checked 6 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 Herbert Sworder for the Poor open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor fund?

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

### Does Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £361 a year.

### How large is Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor?

In its latest reported year Charity of Herbert Sworder for the Poor reported income of £78 and spending of £2.


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