# William Derrey

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 240782 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/240782)
- Latest income: £52; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Derbyshire
- Other names: William Derrey Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-derrey

The William Derry Charity was established in 1797 to support the poor of the ecclesiastical parish of Ault Hucknall Derbyshire. The charity will suport individuals in need where alternative funds are unavailable.

## 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 | £52 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,225 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,036 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,032 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,027 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income for the poor of the parish

## What it funds

William Derrey is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year William Derrey reported income of £52 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Derrey 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 William Derrey open for applications now?

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

### Where does William Derrey fund?

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

### Does William Derrey give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does William Derrey give each year?

The register does not break out William Derrey'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is William Derrey?

In its latest reported year William Derrey reported income of £52 and spending of £0.


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