# Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 244908 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/244908)
- Website: https://www.gothamvillage.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,455; spending £1,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/doctor-m-a-gerrards-gotham-old-peoples-benevolent-fund

The Dr M.A. Gerrard Gotham Old People's Benevolent Fund charity exists to improve life in the village for the elderly. Small grants can be made to the elderly needy and functions can be supported.The Charity operates in Gotham, Nottinghamshire.

## 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 2025 | £1,455 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,393 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,289 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,240 | £600 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,216 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) For the benefit of any charitable institution or institutions providing betterment or comfort or care or support for needy aged people in the parish of Gotham (2) For the benefit of needy aged people in the said parish. (3) For the benefit of needy aged people who having been residents in the said parish are no longer resident there.

## What it funds

Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund reported income of £1,455 and spending of £1,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £3,600 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gothamvillage.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 Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund fund?

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

### Does Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund'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 2025 was £1,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £720 a year.

### How large is Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year Doctor M A Gerrard'S Gotham Old People'S Benevolent Fund reported income of £1,455 and spending of £1,000.


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