# The Old Talbot House Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170749 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170749)
- Latest income: £9,426; spending £5,800
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Belgium
- Other names: The Talbot House Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-talbot-house-foundation

The Old Talbot House Association is responsible for maintaining Talbot Houses' independence and ensuring it remains an inspirational centre of peace and reconciliation providing physical, mental and spiritual refreshment for all visitors. It does so in perpetual memory of its role as a club for 'Every man' during the Great War.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £9,426 | £5,800 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,018 | £4,306 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,391 | £5,468 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.4k | £7,865 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £19.1k | £13.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the preservation, conservation and improvement of Talbot House and the chapel at poperinge, Belgium for the public benefit.to advance education in the religious, humanitarian, historical and architectural significance of Talbot House and the chapel at poperinge, Belgium, in particular by the support and maintenance of the museum.to advance the Christian religion by promoting the use of Talbot House and the chapel at poperinge, Belgium.

## What it funds

The Old Talbot House Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Old Talbot House Foundation reported income of £9,426 and spending of £5,800. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £37.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Old Talbot House Foundation 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 Old Talbot House Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Old Talbot House Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Old Talbot House Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Old Talbot House Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Old Talbot House Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Old Talbot House Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Old Talbot House Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,800. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,466 a year.

### How large is The Old Talbot House Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Old Talbot House Foundation reported income of £9,426 and spending of £5,800.


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