# Sir Henry Atkins

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 208190 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/208190)
- Latest income: £6,696; spending £5,700
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Berkhamsted Parochial Charities (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-henry-atkins

The three groups of charities provide in the area of benefit (the Ancient Parish of Berkhamsted St Peter) : (i) benefit to poor persons (ii) general benefit to the inhabitants (iii) benefit for "the sick poor".

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,696 | £5,700 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,523 | £9,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,434 | £5,560 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,404 | £5,225 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,237 | £8,496 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General benefit of the poor

## What it funds

Sir Henry Atkins is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Sir Henry Atkins reported income of £6,696 and spending of £5,700. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £34.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sir Henry Atkins in its sources (last checked 5 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 Sir Henry Atkins open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sir Henry Atkins is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sir Henry Atkins fund?

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

### Does Sir Henry Atkins give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sir Henry Atkins makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Sir Henry Atkins give each year?

The register does not break out Sir Henry Atkins's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,700. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,856 a year.

### How large is Sir Henry Atkins?

In its latest reported year Sir Henry Atkins reported income of £6,696 and spending of £5,700.


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