# Henry Hoare'S Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255689 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255689)
- Latest income: £1,936; spending £400
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Henry Hoare Bible Fund (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/henry-hoares-charity-for-distribution-of-bibles-and-religious-books

Distribution of Bibles and religious books

## 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 2025 | £1,936 | £400 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,657 | £1,848 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,594 | £1,609 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,337 | £1,965 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,303 | £400 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £6,222 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 Henry Hoare'S Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books in its sources (last checked 6 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 Henry Hoare'S Charity for Distribution of Bibles and Religious Books open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 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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