The Shepherd's Purse grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1203564
The Shepherd's Purse is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1203564. The register describes its activities as: “The objectives of the charity are prevention and relief of poverty. So, the primary activity of the charity is FUNDING. We give grants to the needy by paying directly for medical costs, giving seed money to purchase goods for resale (petty trading), funding crops for planting; we pay school fees for primary…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £30 and spending of £0.
Verified 19 days ago69 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
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What The Shepherd's Purse funds
The Shepherd's Purse is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to The Shepherd's Purse
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Shepherd's Purse 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 about The Shepherd's Purse
Is The Shepherd's Purse open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Shepherd's Purse is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Shepherd's Purse give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Shepherd's Purse makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Shepherd's Purse?
In its latest reported year The Shepherd's Purse reported income of £30 and spending of £0.
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