# Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 518680 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/518680)
- Website: http://www.balsallcom.com/hero/
- Latest income: £24.1k; spending £2,362
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Solihull
- Other names: Heart of England Home Project (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/heart-of-england-retirement-organisation

Providing financial assistance to the elderly in our area of Balsall Common and nearby area

## 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 | £24.1k | £2,362 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £25.2k | £2,046 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,141 | £2,344 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £440 | £2,999 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £21 | £1,781 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association shall be to promote the relief of aged persons by the provision of sheltered accommodation and in any other manner that may be thought fit.

## What it funds

Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) is registered under general charitable purposes for older people 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 Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) reported income of £24.1k and spending of £2,362. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £11.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (balsallcom.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) fund?

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

### Does Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) give each year?

The register does not break out Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.)'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 £2,362. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,306 a year.

### How large is Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.)?

In its latest reported year Heart of England Retirement Organisation (H.e.r.o.) reported income of £24.1k and spending of £2,362.


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