# Samuel Oldham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 222112 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/222112)
- Latest income: £10k; spending £6,224
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Tameside, Cheshire East, Lancashire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/samuel-oldham

The Public Parks bequest is for projects within the local parks. The Infirmary bequest is for the benefit of people within a 3 mile radius of the Town Hall of Ashton Under Lyne.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | £10k | £6,224 | not filed |
| 20 Nov 2024 | £11k | £8,061 | not filed |
| 20 Nov 2023 | £10.7k | £4,200 | not filed |
| 20 Nov 2022 | £10k | £17.7k | not filed |
| 20 Nov 2021 | £8,626 | £5,828 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1)relief and cure of inpatients and outpatients of ashton-under-lyne general hospital and for the relief and cure of indigent persons resident or employed in ashton-under-lyne suffering from and accident or disease.2) for the maintenance and upkeep of stamford park.

## What it funds

Samuel Oldham is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Samuel Oldham reported income of £10k and spending of £6,224. Over its last 5 reported years, to 20 Nov 2025, it spent £42k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tameside, Cheshire East and Lancashire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Samuel Oldham in its sources (last checked 4 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 Samuel Oldham open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Samuel Oldham is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Samuel Oldham fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tameside, Cheshire East and Lancashire.

### Does Samuel Oldham give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Samuel Oldham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Samuel Oldham give each year?

The register does not break out Samuel Oldham's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 20 Nov 2025 was £6,224. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,396 a year.

### How large is Samuel Oldham?

In its latest reported year Samuel Oldham reported income of £10k and spending of £6,224.


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