# Weald Society for the Disabled

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014818 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014818)
- Latest income: £7,119; spending £14k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Sussex, Kent, West Sussex
- Other names: Wsd (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/weald-society-for-disabled

The Weald Society arranges holidays for people with disablilities in it's own chalet at Greatstone. Fees for the use of the chalet are required but can be reduced by applying for a bursery. Forms are available by post. Money for the burseries is provided from the profits of the charity shop which operates in Hawkhurst. If funds allow the charity also offers grants for disability aids.

## 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 | £7,119 | £14k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.5k | £19.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,832 | £11.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.4k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £24.9k | £11.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the relief of Disabled persons residing in the Weald of Kent and Sussex b) the provision or assistance in the provision in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recration and leisure-time occupation for persons residing in the Weald of Kent or Sussex who by reason of their disability have need of such facilities

## What it funds

Weald Society for the Disabled is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Weald Society for the Disabled reported income of £7,119 and spending of £14k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £72.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Kent and West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Weald Society for the Disabled 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 Weald Society for the Disabled open for applications now?

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

### Where does Weald Society for the Disabled fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Kent and West Sussex.

### Does Weald Society for the Disabled give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Weald Society for the Disabled give each year?

The register does not break out Weald Society for the Disabled'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 £14k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.5k a year.

### How large is Weald Society for the Disabled?

In its latest reported year Weald Society for the Disabled reported income of £7,119 and spending of £14k.


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