# Gressenhall Relief Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059875 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059875)
- Latest income: £2,415; spending £1,824
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gressenhall-relief-charity

Income from rent of land and unit trusts. Gives out annual donations to people living in the village who are considered in need. Also one off donations given to people at particular time of need e.g. death of spouse.

## 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 2026 | £2,415 | £1,824 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,393 | £1,222 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,408 | £2,012 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,147 | £2,375 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,439 | £840 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The trustees shall apply the income of the charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area ofm the ancient parish of Gressenhall who are in 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. (2) The trustees may pay for such items, service or facilities by way of donations or subscriptions to institutions or organisations which provide or which undertake in return to provide such items, services or facilities for such persons. (3) In exceptional cases the trustees may grant relief to persons otherwise eligible therefor who are resident immediately outside the said area but in the opinion of the trustees ought nevertheless for sufficient reason to be treated as if resident therein or who are located for the time being within that area.

## What it funds

Gressenhall Relief Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Gressenhall Relief Charity reported income of £2,415 and spending of £1,824. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £8,273 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gressenhall Relief 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 Gressenhall Relief Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Gressenhall Relief Charity fund?

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

### Does Gressenhall Relief Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Gressenhall Relief Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Gressenhall Relief 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 2026 was £1,824. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,655 a year.

### How large is Gressenhall Relief Charity?

In its latest reported year Gressenhall Relief Charity reported income of £2,415 and spending of £1,824.


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