# James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1164950 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164950)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Animals
- 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 other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-hirst-beecham-charitable-trust

The charity not yet active, awaiting substantive funds

## 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 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, in particular by the making of grants of financial assistance.2) to advance the education of the public in all areas of veterinary science in particular by the award of bursaries and grants of financial assistance.

## What it funds

James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and animals for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 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 James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust 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 James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out James Hirst Beecham Charitable 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year James Hirst Beecham Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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