# The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1005197 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1005197)
- Latest income: £8,682; spending £7,881
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport, Armed forces / emergency services, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hodsons-horse-british-officers-memorial-trust

Established to perpetuate the memory of the Regiment known as Hodson's Horse and the British officers who served in it. Annual grants are given to: King Edward VII Hospital (' Sister Agnes'), Scholarships for the education of children of soldiers in India; provision of medals and trophies for sports events run by the Royal Armoured Corps and a HH Merit award for overseas cadets at RMAS Sandhurst.

## 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 | £8,682 | £7,881 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,960 | £12.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £8,080 | £6,996 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,379 | £6,173 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £7,544 | £6,700 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In perpetuation of the name of the regiment known as Hodson's Horse and the British Officers who have served in it to encourage Officers in the British cavalry and household cavalry regiments in such adventurous and sporting activities of a recreational nature as are defined as charitable by the recreational Charities Act 1958 and in educational activities with particular reference to the promotion of scientific knowledge and experience and activities and expeditions abroad and to undertake any other charitable activity of a like nature or otherwise which may serve to perpetuate the name of the regiment.

## What it funds

The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport, armed forces / emergency services and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust reported income of £8,682 and spending of £7,881. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £39.9k 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 Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust 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 The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust fund?

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

### Does The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust'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 £7,881. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,976 a year.

### How large is The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Hodson'S Horse British Officers Memorial Trust reported income of £8,682 and spending of £7,881.


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