# The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262584 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262584)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-institute-of-medical-herbalists-education-fund

To establish and maintain research facilities, scholarships and studentships in the science of herbal medicine and medical herbal research and to support related research programmes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,846 | £4,912 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £510k | £351k | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £871k | £679k | £0 |

## Charitable objects

> To establish a school for the training and tuition of students of Medical herbalism giving both lectures in theoretical aspects and demonstrations in practical training. (for details see clause 2 of the declaration of trust).

## What it funds

The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1.04m in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund 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 National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £207k a year.

### How large is The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund?

In its latest reported year The National Institute of Medical Herbalists Limited Education Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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