# The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 275188 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275188)
- Latest income: £1,315; spending £1,013
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mendham-and-withersdale-community-council

Provision of grants to parish organisations, support of event facilities, support of inter-village events and hosting annual events for the parish.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £1,315 | £1,013 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £1,136 | £701 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £3,403 | £1,780 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £1 | £40 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2021 | £94 | £54 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to provide recreational facilities, playing fields, playgrounds, community centres and other amenities of a similar character for the benefit of the community residing in the parish of Mendham and Withersdale (hereinafter called the area of benefit) in the interests of social welfare and with the object of advancing education, furthering health, relieving poverty, distress or sickness or in pursuing any objects which now are or hereafter may be deemed in law to be charitable by improving the conditions of life of the persons residing within the area of benefit.

## What it funds

The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council reported income of £1,315 and spending of £1,013. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £3,588 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council 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 The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council fund?

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

### Does The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council give each year?

The register does not break out The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2025 was £1,013. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £718 a year.

### How large is The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council?

In its latest reported year The Mendham and Withersdale Community Council reported income of £1,315 and spending of £1,013.


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