The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 224709
The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 224709. The register describes its activities as: “THE CHARITY WAS SET UP UNDER A TRUST DEED DATED 22ND MAY 1958 "FOR THE BENEFIT OF OLD PEOPLE OF NOT LESS THAN 60 YEARS RESIDING AT MAIDEN CASTLE HOUSE OR IN THE BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER". ITS MAIN INCOME ARISES FROM A HOLDING OF M & G CHARIFUND UNITS. IT MAKES AN ANNUAL DONATION TO MAIDEN CASTLE AMENITIES FUND.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Verified 19 days ago514 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE
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What The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People funds
The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People is registered under general charitable purposes for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 about The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People
Is The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People?
In its latest reported year The Colonel Hobby Memorial Fund for Old People reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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