# Charity of Richard Berry

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 252701 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/252701)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-richard-berry

Providing articles of food, clothing and bedding for the aged & poor residing in Skelmersdale at or about Christmas time.

## 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 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income to be applied annually at or about christmas time in providing articles of food, clothing or bedding for the deserving aged poor residing in skelmersdale.

## What it funds

Charity of Richard Berry is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Richard Berry reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Richard Berry 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 Richard Berry open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of Richard Berry fund?

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

### Does Charity of Richard Berry give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity of Richard Berry give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Richard Berry'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 2021 was £0.

### How large is Charity of Richard Berry?

In its latest reported year Charity of Richard Berry reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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