# Upper Holker United Charities

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 246694 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/246694)
- Latest income: £1,741; spending £1,351
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Beggars Breechers (working); United Charities (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/upper-holker-united-charities

Awarding financial support to our local hospice, allocating monetary gifts to Elderly and needy residents residing within the boundary of the "Upper Holker Ancient Township", as well as awarding grants to apprentices who live in the same said locality.

## 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 2026 | £1,741 | £1,351 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,236 | £1,286 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,236 | £1,285 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,229 | £1,214 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,229 | £1,204 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> See individual constituents

## What it funds

Upper Holker United Charities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Upper Holker United Charities reported income of £1,741 and spending of £1,351. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,340 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Upper Holker United Charities 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 Upper Holker United Charities open for applications now?

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

### Where does Upper Holker United Charities fund?

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

### Does Upper Holker United Charities give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Upper Holker United Charities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Upper Holker United Charities give each year?

The register does not break out Upper Holker United Charities'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 £1,351. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,268 a year.

### How large is Upper Holker United Charities?

In its latest reported year Upper Holker United Charities reported income of £1,741 and spending of £1,351.


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