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The Ernest Bailey Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 518884. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity is required to ensure that funds must be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Matlock and district:-? For the relief of the aged and poor? For the relief of distress and sickness? To support facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities? To support educational facilities? In…” Its charitable objects are: “General benefit of the inhabitants of matlock by:- (a) The relief of the aged, impotent and poor; (b) The relief of distress and sickness; (c) The provision and support with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitans in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation and other…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,914 and spending of £6,914.
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Latest income
£6,914
Latest spending
£6,914
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,914 | £6,914 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,094 | £8,765 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,937 | £8,932 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,357 | £4,980 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,420 | £3,035 |
Charitable objects
General benefit of the inhabitants of matlock by:- (a) The relief of the aged, impotent and poor; (b) The relief of distress and sickness; (c) The provision and support with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitans in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; (d) The provision and support of educational facilities. (for full details see scheme).
Where it operates
Derbyshire
- Trustees
- 1
What The Ernest Bailey Charity funds
The Ernest Bailey Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £32.6k in total.
How to apply to The Ernest Bailey Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ernest Bailey Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (derbyshiredales.gov.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 about The Ernest Bailey Charity
Is The Ernest Bailey Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ernest Bailey Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ernest Bailey Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire.
Does The Ernest Bailey Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ernest Bailey Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Ernest Bailey Charity give each year?
The register does not break out The Ernest Bailey Charity'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 £6,914. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,525 a year.
How large is The Ernest Bailey Charity?
In its latest reported year The Ernest Bailey Charity reported income of £6,914 and spending of £6,914.
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