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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 702166
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The Henry Bell Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 702166. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland. The register describes its activities as: “To assist charities and individuals in the Hexham and Hexhamshire areas.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the above three parishes of hexham, hexham low quarter and hexhamshire and in particular for education, religious and recreation purposes.” In the year to 12 Oct 2025 it reported income of £16.8k and spending of £21.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.8k
Latest spending
£21.8k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2025 | £16.8k | £21.8k |
| 12 Oct 2024 | £15.4k | £18.8k |
| 12 Oct 2023 | £15.8k | £17.8k |
| 12 Oct 2022 | £13.8k | £10.8k |
| 12 Oct 2021 | £16.6k | £18.7k |
Charitable objects
For such charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the above three parishes of hexham, hexham low quarter and hexhamshire and in particular for education, religious and recreation purposes.
Where it operates
Northumberland
- Trustees
- 4
What The Henry Bell Trust funds
The Henry Bell Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 12 Oct 2025, it spent £88k in total.
How to apply to The Henry Bell Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Henry Bell Trust 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 about The Henry Bell Trust
Is The Henry Bell Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Henry Bell Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Henry Bell Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland.
Does The Henry Bell Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Henry Bell Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Henry Bell Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Henry Bell Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 12 Oct 2025 was £21.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.6k a year.
How large is The Henry Bell Trust?
In its latest reported year The Henry Bell Trust reported income of £16.8k and spending of £21.8k.
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