# Herne Bay Parochial Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1069542 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1069542)
- Latest income: £2,874; spending £2,340
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/herne-bay-parochial-charity

Donations to individuals in need for persons resident (save in exceptional circumstances for sufficient reason to be treated as if resident if resident immediately outside the area) in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship or 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 | £2,874 | £2,340 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,816 | £1,850 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,913 | £2,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,704 | £1,697 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,625 | £950 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall apply the income of the charity as follows:(1) As to one twentieth thereof for furthering the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of st. Martin, Herne. (2) As to the remainder thereof for relief in need in accordance with the provisions hereinafter contained.relief in need (1) The trustees shall apply the income of the charity applicable for relief in need in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.(2) The trustees may pay for such items, services or facilities by way of donations or subscriptions to institutions or organisations which provide or which undertake in return to provide such items, services or facilities for such persons. (3) In exceptional cases the trustees may grant relief to persons otherwise eligible therefore who are resident immediately outside the said area but in the opinion of the trustees ought nevertheless for sufficient reason to be treated as if resident therein or who are located for the time being within that area.in applying the income of the charity the trustees shall observe the following restrictions:(1) They shall not apply any part of the income directly in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds but may apply income in…

## What it funds

Herne Bay Parochial Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Herne Bay Parochial Charity reported income of £2,874 and spending of £2,340. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,137 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Herne Bay Parochial Charity in its sources (last checked 5 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 Herne Bay Parochial Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Herne Bay Parochial Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Herne Bay Parochial Charity fund?

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

### Does Herne Bay Parochial Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Herne Bay Parochial Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Herne Bay Parochial Charity'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 £2,340. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,827 a year.

### How large is Herne Bay Parochial Charity?

In its latest reported year Herne Bay Parochial Charity reported income of £2,874 and spending of £2,340.


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