# The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126746 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126746)
- Latest income: £8,870; spending £1,285
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/polden-hill-gwilliam-charity-for-animal-care

The Polden Animal Charity helps pet owners with urgent, unexpected vet bills.

## 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 | £8,870 | £1,285 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,231 | £2,222 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.9k | £1,748 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,732 | £430 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,721 | £1,769 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of Care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception Care and treatment of such animals; to promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate Care protection treatment and security for animals which are in need of Care and attention by reason of sickness maltreatment poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matter pertaining to Animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

## What it funds

The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care reported income of £8,870 and spending of £1,285. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £7,454 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care 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 Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

### Does The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care give each year?

The register does not break out The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care'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 £1,285. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,491 a year.

### How large is The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care?

In its latest reported year The Polden Hill Gwilliam Charity for Animal Care reported income of £8,870 and spending of £1,285.


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