# Fenny Bentley Initiative

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1092241 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1092241)
- Latest income: £4,130; spending £1,735
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fenny-bentley-initiative

General village charity activities within the aims and fields outlined in the constitution

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | £4,130 | £1,735 | not filed |
| 17 Oct 2024 | £2,798 | £1,135 | not filed |
| 17 Oct 2023 | £3,944 | £1,423 | not filed |
| 17 Oct 2022 | £1,463 | £0 | not filed |
| 17 Oct 2021 | £1,463 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Fenny Bentley and surrounding areas by the advancement of education and the provision of recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare, and generally to protect and preserve the character and amenities of the sid area of benefit, including the provision of new amenities when required as the trustees shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Fenny Bentley Initiative is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Fenny Bentley Initiative reported income of £4,130 and spending of £1,735. Over its last 5 reported years, to 17 Oct 2025, it spent £4,293 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Fenny Bentley Initiative 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 Fenny Bentley Initiative open for applications now?

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

### Where does Fenny Bentley Initiative fund?

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

### Does Fenny Bentley Initiative give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Fenny Bentley Initiative makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Fenny Bentley Initiative give each year?

The register does not break out Fenny Bentley Initiative's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 17 Oct 2025 was £1,735. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £859 a year.

### How large is Fenny Bentley Initiative?

In its latest reported year Fenny Bentley Initiative reported income of £4,130 and spending of £1,735.


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