Mere Charity grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 527769
Mere Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 527769. The register describes its activities as: “The Trustees have power to apply the net income for educational benefits in the City of Lincoln, parishes of Branston & Mere for persons under the age of 25 years.The Trustees also have power to pay grants to qualifying persons of pensionable age in the hamlets of Mere and East Mere and also in the parishes of…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,925 and spending of £3,280.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Mere Charity funds
Mere Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Mere Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mere Charity in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 about Mere Charity
Is Mere Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mere Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Mere Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Mere Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Mere Charity?
In its latest reported year Mere Charity reported income of £3,925 and spending of £3,280.
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