# Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 212292 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/212292)
- Latest income: £475; spending £516
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dame-elizabeth-greshams-charities

Dame Elizabeth Gresham Trust. This bequest was made to Henfield in the 17th century and is managed by 8 trustees. The charity's principal income is from the grazing rent of two fields in Henfield and this income is distributed to organisations helping those in need at an annual church service which takes place on All Saints Day, 1st November.

## 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 | £475 | £516 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £460 | £510 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £460 | £510 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £460 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £410 | £430 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> See constituents

## What it funds

Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities reported income of £475 and spending of £516. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £2,446 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities in its sources (last checked 4 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 Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities give each year?

The register does not break out Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities'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 £516. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £489 a year.

### How large is Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities?

In its latest reported year Dame Elizabeth Gresham'S Charities reported income of £475 and spending of £516.


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