# The Counties Heritage Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188823 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188823)
- Website: https://www.thechf.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,610; spending £6,358
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/counties-heritage-foundation

CHF supports the conservation of arts and heritage and the training of conservation craft skills, all for the public benefit.

## 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 | £8,610 | £6,358 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,905 | £2,908 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £10.7k | £4,265 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,250 | £1,420 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,135 | £1,359 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is:to promote for the benefit of the public the preservation and protection of buildings, items and artefacts of historic or artistic significance in the Counties of Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire in particular but not exclusively by:a) the provision of grants to assist in their upkeep, restoration and preservation and to support educational programmes and exhibitions in the field of historic conservation.

## What it funds

The Counties Heritage Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Counties Heritage Foundation reported income of £8,610 and spending of £6,358. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Counties Heritage Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thechf.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Counties Heritage Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Counties Heritage Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Counties Heritage Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

### Does The Counties Heritage Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Counties Heritage Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Counties Heritage Foundation'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 £6,358. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,262 a year.

### How large is The Counties Heritage Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Counties Heritage Foundation reported income of £8,610 and spending of £6,358.


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