# Sydney Smith Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1121599 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1121599)
- Website: https://sydneysmith.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,218; spending £1,916
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sydney-smith-association

The main concern of the Association is to promote the life and works of Sydney Smith by educating the general public in his contributions to religious toleration, social reform and civic wellbeing. The promotion of these subjects is pursued through publications and through lectures. In addition, the Association contributes towards the provision and upkeep of churches associated with Sydney Smith.

## 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 | £1,218 | £1,916 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,294 | £652 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,174 | £1,909 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,507 | £691 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,599 | £2,040 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance the education of the public in the life and works of Sydney Smith.b) to advance the Christian religion by the preservation and upkeep of churches connected with Sydney Smith, in particular but not exclusively, the parish churches at foston in north yorkshire and combe florey in somerset.

## What it funds

Sydney Smith Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Sydney Smith Association reported income of £1,218 and spending of £1,916. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,208 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sydney Smith Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sydneysmith.org.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 Sydney Smith Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Sydney Smith Association fund?

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

### Does Sydney Smith Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Sydney Smith Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Sydney Smith Association give each year?

The register does not break out Sydney Smith Association'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 £1,916. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,442 a year.

### How large is Sydney Smith Association?

In its latest reported year Sydney Smith Association reported income of £1,218 and spending of £1,916.


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