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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 514862
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Widemarsh Ventures is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 514862. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Herefordshire. The register describes its activities as: “Provide support for the benefit of the Charity and its trainees/workers/members, its ethos and ideologies. To constantly strive to support and be of benefit to the local community and the vulnerable people within it. Primary purpose trading to raise funds by selling products through retail outlets for the benefit of…” Its charitable objects are: “The Purposes of the Charity are:The advancement of education to include, but not limited to:-• Community Education.• Training and lifelong learning.• The development of individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding.The Prevention or relief of poverty by;• The provision of grants/funds at…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £10k and spending of £12.4k.
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Latest income
£10k
Latest spending
£12.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyEnvironment / conservation / heritageRecreation
- Who it helps
- Older peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £10k | £12.4k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.3k | £14.4k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £12k | £11.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £14.2k | £12.8k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £17k | £11.2k |
Charitable objects
The Purposes of the Charity are:The advancement of education to include, but not limited to:-• Community Education.• Training and lifelong learning.• The development of individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding.The Prevention or relief of poverty by;• The provision of grants/funds at predetermined periods of the year (as set by the Board) usually twice yearly, to help our beneficiaries with funds for recreational pursuits or training to bring their quality of life to a reasonable standard or by paying for items, services or facilities where appropriate, if otherwise could not be afforded.Advancement of citizenship or community development by;• Promotion of civic responsibility and good citizenship through outreach and community work.• To encourage the promotion of volunteering.• Promote advancement of health and well-being activities through community engagement and social inclusion.The promotion of social inclusion by;• To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.• Socially excluded means being excluded from society or part of society as a result of being a member of socially and economically deprived community.Any other charitable purpose• Gifts including monies, for the benefit of organisations providing services to the community of Herefordshire within our beneficiary sector.• Our…
Where it operates
Herefordshire
- Formerly
- Friends of Widemarsh Workshop
- Trustees
- 3
What Widemarsh Ventures funds
Widemarsh Ventures is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £62.6k in total.
How to apply to Widemarsh Ventures
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Widemarsh Ventures 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 about Widemarsh Ventures
Is Widemarsh Ventures open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Widemarsh Ventures is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Widemarsh Ventures fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Herefordshire.
Does Widemarsh Ventures give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Widemarsh Ventures makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Widemarsh Ventures give each year?
The register does not break out Widemarsh Ventures'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 £12.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.5k a year.
How large is Widemarsh Ventures?
In its latest reported year Widemarsh Ventures reported income of £10k and spending of £12.4k.
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