UK funding workspaceThe Murray Wells Homfray Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 214503
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The Murray Wells Homfray Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 214503. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds City. The register describes its activities as: “The trustees continue their policy of assisting former employees and dependents of Homfray & Co Ltd and Ness Hall Ltd. About 70% of income is distributed to 10 charities and organisations, many having links with West Yorkshire, particularly Halifax and Batley, where many of the former employees still live.” Its charitable objects are: “Income and capital for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their uncontrolled discretion determine.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £16.4k and spending of £16.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£16.4k
Latest spending
£16.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesArmed forces / emergency services
- Who it helps
- Older peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16.4k | £16.4k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.9k | £14.9k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,000 | £5,000 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.5k | £11.1k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,000 | £8,600 |
Charitable objects
Income and capital for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their uncontrolled discretion determine.
Where it operates
Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City
- Formerly
- The Homfray Trust
- Trustees
- 2
What The Murray Wells Homfray Trust funds
The Murray Wells Homfray Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and armed forces / emergency services for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £56k in total.
How to apply to The Murray Wells Homfray Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Murray Wells Homfray Trust 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 Murray Wells Homfray Trust
Is The Murray Wells Homfray Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Murray Wells Homfray Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Murray Wells Homfray Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds City.
Does The Murray Wells Homfray Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Murray Wells Homfray Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Murray Wells Homfray Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Murray Wells Homfray 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 Dec 2025 was £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.
How large is The Murray Wells Homfray Trust?
In its latest reported year The Murray Wells Homfray Trust reported income of £16.4k and spending of £16.4k.
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