# The Hive Croydon

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1149329 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149329)
- Company number: 08219412
- Website: https://www.thehive-croydon.org
- Latest income: £2,948; spending £3,639
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Hive (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hive-croydon

We realise potential and improve the lives of the most vulnerable families in CroydonEstablished in October 2012, The HIVE Croydon builds on the strengths of the support for local families formally provided by WIN Extended Services and Croydon Children?s University?. As a charity, we offer a sustainable model of continued support for the local community through the St Andrew?s Community Hub.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2,948 | £3,639 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £340 | £2,646 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £3,668 | £5,726 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £5,928 | £8,690 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £9,553 | £4,845 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following:1. The prevention or relief of poverty by providing financial assistance or services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty;2. The advancement of education by providing facilities, classes, courses and training for children and adults with the aim of promoting lifelong learning;3. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health in persons suffering from mental or physical illness or addiction of any description through the provision of services, financial assistance, support, education, advice, spiritual guidance and/or advocacy;for the benefit of the public in the borough of Croydon, or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, as the trustees think fit.

## What it funds

The Hive Croydon is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Hive Croydon reported income of £2,948 and spending of £3,639. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £25.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Hive Croydon in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thehive-croydon.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Hive Croydon open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Hive Croydon fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Hive Croydon give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Hive Croydon give each year?

The register does not break out The Hive Croydon's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £3,639. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,109 a year.

### How large is The Hive Croydon?

In its latest reported year The Hive Croydon reported income of £2,948 and spending of £3,639.


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