# Samuel Skinner Holford

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 519166 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/519166)
- Latest income: £7,050; spending £1,151
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Tameside
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/samuel-skinner-holford

Provides funds for the PCC of St George's Church, Hyde for the upkeep of the church grounds

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £7,050 | £1,151 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,050 | £1,054 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,340 | £280 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,795 | £1,147 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £4,730 | £326 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> If and in so far as income is not required by the vicar and churchwardens for the time being of the ecclesiastical parish of st george, hyde for the general maintenance of the churchyard of the parish church of st george the said vicar and churchwardens may apply the same in maintaining the fabric of st george's church.

## What it funds

Samuel Skinner Holford 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 Skinner Holford reported income of £7,050 and spending of £1,151. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,958 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Samuel Skinner Holford 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 Skinner Holford open for applications now?

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

### Where does Samuel Skinner Holford fund?

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

### Does Samuel Skinner Holford give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Samuel Skinner Holford give each year?

The register does not break out Samuel Skinner Holford's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,151. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £792 a year.

### How large is Samuel Skinner Holford?

In its latest reported year Samuel Skinner Holford reported income of £7,050 and spending of £1,151.


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