# Marden Women'S Institute

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1018718 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1018718)
- Latest income: £1,461; spending £1,273
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Herefordshire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/marden-womens-institute

We hold monthly indoor meetings with speakers who educate and entertain us on a wide range of subjects, and we go on outdoor meetings to local places of interest. We raise money for members to go on courses at Denman College. We join in local events and raise money for local causes eg our local childrens hospice.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,461 | £1,273 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2024 | £1,753 | £1,829 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2023 | £1,349 | £1,740 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2022 | £3,164 | £3,008 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2021 | £391 | £844 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To enable women to take an effective part in rural life and development

## What it funds

Marden Women'S Institute is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Marden Women'S Institute reported income of £1,461 and spending of £1,273. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Dec 2025, it spent £8,694 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Marden Women'S Institute 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 Marden Women'S Institute open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Marden Women'S Institute is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Marden Women'S Institute fund?

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

### Does Marden Women'S Institute give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Marden Women'S Institute makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Marden Women'S Institute give each year?

The register does not break out Marden Women'S Institute's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Dec 2025 was £1,273. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,739 a year.

### How large is Marden Women'S Institute?

In its latest reported year Marden Women'S Institute reported income of £1,461 and spending of £1,273.


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