# Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1038219 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1038219)
- Website: https://www.whs4pminus.co.uk
- Latest income: £15.7k; spending £843
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wolf-hirschhorn-syndrome-trust

The charity supports persons with Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome and their families / carers. The charity produces regular newsletters, provides written information, a website, an advice line and organises meetings at local and national level. The charity provides grants for equipment. The charity promotes research and aims to increase awareness of this rare genetic condition.

## 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 May 2025 | £15.7k | £843 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £17.7k | £26.4k | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £8,696 | £2,915 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £11.7k | £17.5k | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £6,505 | £3,542 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of persons with Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome 4p- (hereinafter "Wolf Syndrome") by promoting and assisting in the provision of their care and treatment; (for further details see clause 4 of trust deed)

## What it funds

Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust reported income of £15.7k and spending of £843. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £51.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (whs4pminus.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

### Does Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £843. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.

### How large is Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust?

In its latest reported year Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust reported income of £15.7k and spending of £843.


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