# Hertford Disability Support Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094068 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094068)
- Latest income: £3,657; spending £4,891
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Hdsg (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hertford-disability-support-group

The Group supports physically disabled, often elderly, people in the Hertford area. It holds a monthly social with varied entertainments, with free ambulance or other appropriate transport to and from the venue. It arranges various outings with transport and considers financial help towards the purchase of 'aids', holidays etc. We can also refer people to outside specialised help.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £3,657 | £4,891 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,814 | £4,772 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,839 | £4,778 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,943 | £3,804 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,204 | £3,785 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects are for the relief of physically disabled persons in the Hertford area (in particular the electoral wards of castle, kingsmead, bengeo and sele) and especially for the provision of, and assistance in the provision of services, grants, events, and facilities.

## What it funds

Hertford Disability Support Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Hertford Disability Support Group reported income of £3,657 and spending of £4,891. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £22k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hertford Disability Support Group 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 Hertford Disability Support Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does Hertford Disability Support Group fund?

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

### Does Hertford Disability Support Group give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hertford Disability Support Group makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Hertford Disability Support Group give each year?

The register does not break out Hertford Disability Support Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £4,891. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,406 a year.

### How large is Hertford Disability Support Group?

In its latest reported year Hertford Disability Support Group reported income of £3,657 and spending of £4,891.


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