# National Hedgelaying Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288850 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288850)
- Website: https://hedgelaying.org.uk/
- Latest income: £96.9k; spending £77.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-hedgelaying-society

To promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

National Hedgelaying Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, animals, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year National Hedgelaying Society reported income of £96.9k and spending of £77.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from National Hedgelaying Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (hedgelaying.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is National Hedgelaying Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from National Hedgelaying Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does National Hedgelaying Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that National Hedgelaying Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is National Hedgelaying Society?

In its latest reported year National Hedgelaying Society reported income of £96.9k and spending of £77.6k.


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