# The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 240936 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/240936)
- Latest income: £67.5k; spending £77.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/samuel-smiths-and-spencers-charities

Objects an ActivitiesThe principle objects and activities of the charity are:To pay pensions to needy persons who are resident in the City of Coventry and the Parish of Bedworth.To make payments to persons resident in the said City for relief in need.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities reported income of £67.5k and spending of £77.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities 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 The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities open for applications now?

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

### Does The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities?

In its latest reported year The Samuel Smith'S and Spencer'S Charities reported income of £67.5k and spending of £77.8k.


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