# Hempton Common Lands Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1176737 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176737)
- Website: https://www.deddingtonchurch.org/hclc.html
- Latest income: £750; spending £130
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hempton-common-lands-charity

Established in 1808, the charity manages seven acres three rood and eleven poles of land situated in Hempton which is let by the trustees to farmers and the proceeds spent initially in coals which were distributed to the poor of Hempton. This practice continues to this day but the charity now operates with slightly updated goals.

## 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 2025 | £750 | £130 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £750 | £150 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £750 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £750 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,500 | £293 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve either generally or individually persons resident in the village of Hempton, in the county of Oxfordshire, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress in particular by the provision of furniture, bedding, clothing, food, fuel, heating appliances, tools, books, payment of fees for instruction or examination or travelling expenses as the trustees shall think fit

## What it funds

Hempton Common Lands Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Hempton Common Lands Charity reported income of £750 and spending of £130. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £573 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hempton Common Lands Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (deddingtonchurch.org) 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 Hempton Common Lands Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Hempton Common Lands Charity fund?

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

### Does Hempton Common Lands Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Hempton Common Lands Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Hempton Common Lands 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 2025 was £130. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £115 a year.

### How large is Hempton Common Lands Charity?

In its latest reported year Hempton Common Lands Charity reported income of £750 and spending of £130.


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