# The Henry Herd Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272921 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272921)
- Latest income: £5,972; spending £6,002
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Herd Lawson Charitable Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/henry-herd-charitable-trust

The Trustees may apply income and capital at their discretion for:A. The Christian Workers Relief FundB. For the benefit of needy elderly people, primarily those who are members of Evangelical or Christian Brethren Churches

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £5,972 | £6,002 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £25.7k | £3,687 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,454 | £3,089 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £6,355 | £11.9k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £18.9k | £15.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of needy elderly people primarily those who are members of the evangelical or Christian bretheren churches, and to th home workers fund of 130 wood street, London.

## What it funds

The Henry Herd Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Henry Herd Charitable Trust reported income of £5,972 and spending of £6,002. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £40.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Henry Herd Charitable 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

### Is The Henry Herd Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Henry Herd Charitable 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 Herd Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Henry Herd Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Henry Herd Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Henry Herd Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Henry Herd Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £6,002. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,117 a year.

### How large is The Henry Herd Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Henry Herd Charitable Trust reported income of £5,972 and spending of £6,002.


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