# Godmersham Relief in Need Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 206278 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/206278)
- Latest income: £9,309; spending £6,806
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: The Godmersham Trust/charity (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/godmersham-relief-in-need-charity

Grants made for the relief of hardship, towards the cost of extra curricular activities for school children and to help with the purchase of course material by further education students. Grants also made to local organizations such as the Brownie pack. Life-line alarm systems rented for the elderly.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £9,309 | £6,806 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,015 | £6,681 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,415 | £8,602 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,862 | £8,629 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,693 | £8,699 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of the ancient parish of Godmersham who are in the conditions of Need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the Need, hardship or distress of such persons.if and insofar as income in any year is not required for application in the manner aforesaid the trustees may apply the same as they think fit for any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the said area.

## What it funds

Godmersham Relief in Need Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport 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. In its latest reported year Godmersham Relief in Need Charity reported income of £9,309 and spending of £6,806. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £39.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Godmersham Relief in Need 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 Godmersham Relief in Need Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Godmersham Relief in Need Charity fund?

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

### Does Godmersham Relief in Need Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Godmersham Relief in Need Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Godmersham Relief in Need Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Godmersham Relief in Need 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 Dec 2025 was £6,806. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,883 a year.

### How large is Godmersham Relief in Need Charity?

In its latest reported year Godmersham Relief in Need Charity reported income of £9,309 and spending of £6,806.


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