# The George W Dickins Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 211057 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/211057)
- Latest income: £4,588; spending £3,354
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Bedford
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/george-w-dickins-charity

Grants to other charitable organisations, preference being given to local groups

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2025 | £4,588 | £3,354 | not filed |
| 10 May 2024 | £4,159 | £3,560 | not filed |
| 10 May 2023 | £3,447 | £3,539 | not filed |
| 10 May 2022 | £3,054 | £3,303 | not filed |
| 10 May 2021 | £3,347 | £4,680 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For such charitable institution or institutions of such charitable purpose or purposes in England as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion select

## What it funds

The George W Dickins Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The George W Dickins Charity reported income of £4,588 and spending of £3,354. Over its last 5 reported years, to 10 May 2025, it spent £18.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The George W Dickins Charity 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 The George W Dickins Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does The George W Dickins Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford.

### Does The George W Dickins Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The George W Dickins Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The George W Dickins Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The George W Dickins Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 10 May 2025 was £3,354. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,687 a year.

### How large is The George W Dickins Charity?

In its latest reported year The George W Dickins Charity reported income of £4,588 and spending of £3,354.


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