# Swiss Relief Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 225297 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/225297)
- Website: https://www.swiss-societies.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,200; spending £790
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/swiss-relief-society

Provide relief of poverty & distress among Swiss citizen in the Northwest of England. Visit house-bound & hospitalized Swiss and promote social contacts.

## 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 | £1,200 | £790 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,691 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £25 | £855 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,380 | £390 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,251 | £269 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty and distress among Swiss citizens.

## What it funds

Swiss Relief Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Swiss Relief Society reported income of £1,200 and spending of £790. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,784 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Swiss Relief Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (swiss-societies.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Swiss Relief Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Swiss Relief Society fund?

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

### Does Swiss Relief Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Swiss Relief Society give each year?

The register does not break out Swiss Relief Society'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 £790. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £557 a year.

### How large is Swiss Relief Society?

In its latest reported year Swiss Relief Society reported income of £1,200 and spending of £790.


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