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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 255689
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Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 255689. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Distribution of Bibles and religious books.” Its charitable objects are: “The purchasing, dispersing and giving away yearly Bibles, common prayer Books and such other Books as are entirely agreeable to the principles and doctrine of the church of England as now by law established, and mose conducive to the advancement of Christian faith and piety in the world.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £1,936 and spending of £400.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,936
Latest spending
£400
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,936 | £400 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,657 | £1,848 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,594 | £1,609 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,337 | £1,965 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,303 | £400 |
Charitable objects
The purchasing, dispersing and giving away yearly Bibles, common prayer Books and such other Books as are entirely agreeable to the principles and doctrine of the church of England as now by law established, and mose conducive to the advancement of Christian faith and piety in the world.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Henry Hoare Bible Fund
- Trustees
- 1
What Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books funds
Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £6,222 in total.
How to apply to Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books 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 Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books
Is Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books give each year?
The register does not break out Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books'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 2025 was £400. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,244 a year.
How large is Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books?
In its latest reported year Henry Hoare's Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books reported income of £1,936 and spending of £400.
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