# Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190764 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190764)
- Latest income: £12k; spending £18.7k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/devon-freemasons-teddies-for-loving-care

RAISING FUNDS BY CHARITABLE EVENTS AND DONATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TEDDY BEARS TO HOSPITAL ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY UNITS, CHILDRENS WARDS & OTHER SPECIALIST CARE UNITS IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON, FOR CHILDREN IN DISTRESS TO HELP RELIEVE SUFFERING AND REDUCE STRESS & FEAR LEVELS.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £12k | £18.7k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £21.9k | £15.7k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £11.2k | £14.2k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £9,023 | £13k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £3,227 | £8,847 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects ('the objects') to relieve the distress and suffering of patients, particularly children, attending or admitted to accident and emergency units at hospitals, or the associated emergency services, in the county of Devon and adjoining area ('the area of benefit') by providing such equipment facilities and amenities which are not normally provided by the statutory authorities.

## What it funds

Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care reported income of £12k and spending of £18.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £70.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care 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 Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care fund?

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

### Does Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care give each year?

The register does not break out Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £18.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.

### How large is Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care?

In its latest reported year Devon Freemasons Teddies for Loving Care reported income of £12k and spending of £18.7k.


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