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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1155356
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The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1155356. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset. The register describes its activities as: “None to date.” Its charitable objects are: “1 the relief of financial hardship amongst people living or working in the country of Dorset, particularly in weymouth & portland. 2 the relief of financial hardship amongst the poor and or sick either generally or individually of people living anywhere in the world by making grants of money or providing or paying of…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £24.6k and spending of £17.2k.
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Latest income
£24.6k
Latest spending
£17.2k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAmateur sportAnimalsArmed forces / emergency services
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £24.6k | £17.2k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £13.9k | £16.9k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,570 | £1,633 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,445 | £3,219 |
| 7 Nov 2020 | £3,345 | £3,462 |
Charitable objects
1 the relief of financial hardship amongst people living or working in the country of Dorset, particularly in weymouth & portland. 2 the relief of financial hardship amongst the poor and or sick either generally or individually of people living anywhere in the world by making grants of money or providing or paying of items, services or facilities. 3 for the benefit of the public to relieve the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals 4.to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.5 to help young people under the age of 25, especially but not exclusively through advancement of education, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.6 to promote military efficiency by the support of injured UK service personnel (whether still serving or previously serving) or their dependents.
Where it operates
Dorset
- Trustees
- 2
What The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation funds
The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport, animals and armed forces / emergency services for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £42.5k in total.
How to apply to The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 about The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation
Is The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset.
Does The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £17.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,491 a year.
How large is The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Mervyn Stewkesbury Charitable Foundation reported income of £24.6k and spending of £17.2k.
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