Ancient Charities of Hertford
Analysis
Ancient Charities of Hertford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertford. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Ancient Charities of Hertford reported income of £14k and spending of £28k, spending 195% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £1,752 to £14k (+722%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 343%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Ancient Charities of Hertford sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Project Mozambique (£14k), Iqra Aid Trust (£14k) and The Church of God Assembly (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity distributes grants to individuals in financial need in Hertford and the parishes of the rural district. Nominees come from local organizations such as the CAB, Social Services, NHS Primary Care trust and the local churches. The grants can be released very quickly on the verbal agreement of 3 trustees and the grants are later formally approved at a trustee meeting.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mozambique | Crewkerne | £14k |
| Iqra Aid Trust | Leicester | £14k |
| The Church of God Assembly | Harrow | £14k |
| The MK Charitable Trust | Tyne And Wear | £14k |