# Samuel Eden Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 257960 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/257960)
- Latest income: £4,248; spending £3,628
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/samuel-eden-charity

The objects are to make provision for the needy and elderly, with preference given to former employees of Samuel Eden & Sons Ltd., or those who have resided in the Parish of Woodborough. The Charity makes grants to individuals and organisations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Samuel Eden Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Samuel Eden Charity reported income of £4,248 and spending of £3,628.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Samuel Eden Charity 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

### Is Samuel Eden Charity open for applications now?

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

### Does Samuel Eden Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Samuel Eden Charity?

In its latest reported year Samuel Eden Charity reported income of £4,248 and spending of £3,628.


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