# Halstead Players

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 297267 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/297267)
- Latest income: £5,820; spending £6,084
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Knockholt Players (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/halstead-players

We organise local amateur dramatic productions, usually 1 to 2 a year, in order to give our community the opportunity to experience local theatre, both through taking part in productions and as members of the audience. We also make donations to other organisations and groups within our community (such as the local school, nursery and community cafe), and to other good causes close to our hearts.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £5,820 | £6,084 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,165 | £5,275 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £3,294 | £2,387 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,000 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of art and drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.

## What it funds

Halstead Players is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Halstead Players reported income of £5,820 and spending of £6,084. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £16.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Halstead Players 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 Halstead Players open for applications now?

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

### Where does Halstead Players fund?

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

### Does Halstead Players give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Halstead Players give each year?

The register does not break out Halstead Players's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £6,084. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,249 a year.

### How large is Halstead Players?

In its latest reported year Halstead Players reported income of £5,820 and spending of £6,084.


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