# The Charity of Thomas Iddenden

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 242034 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/242034)
- Latest income: £3,160; spending £2,615
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Iddenden (working); Thomas Idenden Otherwise Iddynden (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-thomas-iddenden

The aims of the Trust are to provide out of its income, relief for persons within the parish of Hawkhurst who are in need,hardship or distress and, if and so far as the income cannot be so applied, to apply the income for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Hawkhurst in such charitable ways as the Trustees think fit.

## 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 | £3,160 | £2,615 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,077 | £2,982 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,271 | £2,247 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,023 | £3,011 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,945 | £2,379 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The relief of persons resident in the parish of hawkhurst who are in need hardship or distress2. If and in so far as the income of the charity cannot be applied towards the object above it may be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of hawkhurst in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit

## What it funds

The Charity of Thomas Iddenden is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities 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 The Charity of Thomas Iddenden reported income of £3,160 and spending of £2,615. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Charity of Thomas Iddenden 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 The Charity of Thomas Iddenden open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Charity of Thomas Iddenden fund?

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

### Does The Charity of Thomas Iddenden give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Charity of Thomas Iddenden give each year?

The register does not break out The Charity of Thomas Iddenden'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 £2,615. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,647 a year.

### How large is The Charity of Thomas Iddenden?

In its latest reported year The Charity of Thomas Iddenden reported income of £3,160 and spending of £2,615.


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