UK funding workspaceHereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 501978
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Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 501978. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire and Herefordshire. The register describes its activities as: “Social Aid supports charitable activities carried out in connexion with the Church of England in the Diocese of Hereford, particularly: the promotion of temperance and higher standards of moral life in individuals, family and community; the restoration of the intemperate or delinquent and those addicted to drugs…” Its charitable objects are: “1. The promotion of healthy physical and spiritual lifestyles in the individual, the family and the community;2. The support of those suffering from chemical or behavioural addictions, or otherwise in need of help;3. The relief of distress or suffering arising from chemical or behavioural addictions to restore…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £18.3k and spending of £4,300.
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Latest income
£18.3k
Latest spending
£4,300
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingEconomic / community development / employmentOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.3k | £4,300 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £15.3k | £1,125 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14k | £3,178 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.7k | £1,605 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,217 | £2,425 |
Charitable objects
1. The promotion of healthy physical and spiritual lifestyles in the individual, the family and the community;2. The support of those suffering from chemical or behavioural addictions, or otherwise in need of help;3. The relief of distress or suffering arising from chemical or behavioural addictions to restore physical and spiritual wellbeing; and 4. The prevention or relief of poverty in the diocese of Hereford by providing grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Where it operates
Shropshire, Herefordshire
- Trustees
- 3
What Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid funds
Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.6k in total.
How to apply to Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid 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 Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid
Is Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Does Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid give each year?
The register does not break out Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,300. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,527 a year.
How large is Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid?
In its latest reported year Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid reported income of £18.3k and spending of £4,300.
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