# Thomas Macgregor Benefaction

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 204000 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/204000)
- Latest income: £2,733; spending £1,950
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thomas-macgregor-benefaction

Our principal aim is to benefit those in hardship or distress, in the area of operation ( the village of Tadlow) , by making grants or otherwise, as a result of receiving application from the beneficiary, or from someone on their behalf.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £2,733 | £1,950 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,203 | £1,750 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,245 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,350 | £1,952 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,903 | £2,600 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need hardship or distress. The trustees may relieve persons in need by: (a) Making grants of money to them; or (b) Providing or paying for goods, services or facilities for them; or (c) Making grants of money to other persons of bodies who provide goods, services or facilities to those in need. (2) The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground and facilities in the area of benefit. (3) The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground and facilities in the area of benefit. (3) The provision and maintenance of a village hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for: (a) Meetings, lectures and classes, and (b) Other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. (4) If and in so far as the income of the charity cannot be applied towards the objects above it may be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit.

## What it funds

Thomas Macgregor Benefaction is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Thomas Macgregor Benefaction reported income of £2,733 and spending of £1,950. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Thomas Macgregor Benefaction 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

### Is Thomas Macgregor Benefaction open for applications now?

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

### Where does Thomas Macgregor Benefaction fund?

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

### Does Thomas Macgregor Benefaction give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Thomas Macgregor Benefaction give each year?

The register does not break out Thomas Macgregor Benefaction'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 2025 was £1,950. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,070 a year.

### How large is Thomas Macgregor Benefaction?

In its latest reported year Thomas Macgregor Benefaction reported income of £2,733 and spending of £1,950.


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