# Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 501978 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/501978)
- Latest income: £18.3k; spending £4,300
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Economic / community development / employment, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Shropshire, Herefordshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hereford-diocesan-church-of-england-council-for-social-aid

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, alcohol or gambling or otherwise needing help; the relief of the consequent distress.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.3k | £4,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £15.3k | £1,125 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14k | £3,178 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.7k | £1,605 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,217 | £2,425 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid reported income of £18.3k and spending of £4,300. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire and Herefordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid 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 Hereford Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Aid open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 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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