# The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085182 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085182)
- Latest income: £5,180; spending £4,898
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hitchin-walsworth-townswomens-guild

Raising funds for local charitable causes eg herts air ambulance. create a way for women of all ages to meet socially with a view to becoming more informed and learn new skills

## 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 Jan 2026 | £5,180 | £4,898 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £3,618 | £3,505 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £4,231 | £3,535 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £3,594 | £2,906 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £1,695 | £1,787 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> We wish to update our 2000 Constitution to the 2006 Version agreed with our now defunct National body. Points 1 to 5 inclusive remain exactly the same but the 2006 version does not include the preamble and we wish to add the preamble so it would be the same as the 2000 version as follows:-A Townswomen's Guild is formed for such purposes generally as may from time to time be charitable according to the Law of England and Wales and more specifically (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing):3.1. To advance the education of women irrespective of race creed and party so as to enable them to make the best contribution towards the common good.3.2. To educate such women in the principles of good citizenship and in all public questions both national and international.3.3. To advance the education of the public by carrying out research into any public questions whether local national or international, and publishing the useful results of such research.3.4. To advance the education of the public by promoting public understanding of any subject of educational value where women have particular knowledge or experience.3.5. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for such women in the interests of social welfare and with a view to improving their conditions of life.

## What it funds

The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild reported income of £5,180 and spending of £4,898. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £16.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild 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 The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild fund?

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

### Does The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild give each year?

The register does not break out The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £4,898. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,326 a year.

### How large is The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild?

In its latest reported year The Hitchin Walsworth (E) Townswomen'S Guild reported income of £5,180 and spending of £4,898.


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