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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 201138
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The Swerford Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 201138. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “The purpose of the Charity is to provide grants or other help to people living in Swerford, or to organisations supporting Swerford residents, where there is a need for financial or practical support.Support may include (but is not limited to) giving grants, loans, paying bills, providing goods or services, or…” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need hardship or distress.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £4,320 and spending of £1,256.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,320
Latest spending
£1,256
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £4,320 | £1,256 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,627 | £2,225 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,188 | £2,070 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,375 | £1,786 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,370 | £1,150 |
Charitable objects
To relieve either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need hardship or distress.
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Also known as
- Swerford Charity
- Formerly
- Swerford Relief in Need Charity
- Trustees
- 2
What The Swerford Charity funds
The Swerford Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and 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 and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £8,487 in total.
How to apply to The Swerford Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Swerford Charity 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 about The Swerford Charity
Is The Swerford Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Swerford Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Swerford Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Swerford Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Swerford Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Swerford Charity give each year?
The register does not break out The Swerford Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,256. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,697 a year.
How large is The Swerford Charity?
In its latest reported year The Swerford Charity reported income of £4,320 and spending of £1,256.
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