# Henry Walter Thomson Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 210470 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/210470)
- Latest income: £420; spending £407
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/henry-walter-thomson-charity

To distribute, at his discretion among such of the poor of the parish or for such charitable or ecclesiatical purposes as he may determine

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2025 | £420 | £407 | not filed |
| 20 Apr 2024 | £420 | £408 | not filed |
| 20 Apr 2023 | £406 | £463 | not filed |
| 20 Apr 2022 | £395 | £477 | not filed |
| 20 Apr 2021 | £388 | £267 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the poor of the parish and for such charitable or ecclesiastical purposes as shall be determined by the rector for the time being.

## What it funds

Henry Walter Thomson Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Henry Walter Thomson Charity reported income of £420 and spending of £407. Over its last 5 reported years, to 20 Apr 2025, it spent £2,022 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Henry Walter Thomson Charity 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 Henry Walter Thomson Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Henry Walter Thomson Charity fund?

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

### Does Henry Walter Thomson Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Henry Walter Thomson Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Henry Walter Thomson Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 20 Apr 2025 was £407. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £404 a year.

### How large is Henry Walter Thomson Charity?

In its latest reported year Henry Walter Thomson Charity reported income of £420 and spending of £407.


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