# The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 267589 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/267589)
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £4,735
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Berkshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sarah-henderson-memorial-fund

Maintenance of a memorial garden and making of charitable donations

## 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 | £11.8k | £4,735 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £10.3k | £4,020 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,828 | £6,764 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.3k | £12.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £9,180 | £6,380 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To be used as a recreation ground for the benefit of the public at large in accordance with such rules and regulations as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund is registered under general charitable purposes 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 Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund reported income of £11.8k and spending of £4,735. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £34k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund 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 The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

### Does The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund'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 £4,735. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,802 a year.

### How large is The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year The Sarah Henderson Memorial Fund reported income of £11.8k and spending of £4,735.


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