The Norman Barnes Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 511646
The Norman Barnes Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 511646. The register describes its activities as: “The purpose of the Charity is the welfare of the aged in the area of the former County Borough of Rochdale. The Trustees shall not apply income of the Charity directly in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds but may apply income in supplementing relief or assistance provided out of public funds.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £12.5k and spending of £7,870.
Verified 19 days ago30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
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What The Norman Barnes Fund funds
The Norman Barnes Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Norman Barnes Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Norman Barnes Fund 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 The Norman Barnes Fund
Is The Norman Barnes Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Norman Barnes Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Norman Barnes Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Norman Barnes Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Norman Barnes Fund?
In its latest reported year The Norman Barnes Fund reported income of £12.5k and spending of £7,870.
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