SWINDON HARDSHIP FUND
We make small cash grants to people living in Swindon, when needed within a few days, through trusted organisations- local partner organisations, that are engaged in supporting people struggling to meet the basic needs of living.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF PERSONS LIVING IN THE BOROUGH OF SWINDON BY THE MAKING OF SMALL GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.
Latest income
£15k
Latest spending
£9k
Registered
2020
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Government income: £1,000 — grants £1,000 (1); 7% of the £14,862 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Government income: £1,000 — grants £1,000 (1); 12% of the £8,568 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Steve Russellchair
- Lesley Ann Gow
- Melanie Claire Vickers
- Nirmal Kaur
- Sofia Ben-Ali
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £15k | £9k |
| 31/03/2024 | £9k | £9k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £6k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1k | £2k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £0 |
Common questions
Who funds SWINDON HARDSHIP FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWINDON HARDSHIP FUND as a grant recipient include THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |