King Henry VIII Endowed Trust

12/10/2026

Warwick District Foodbank are delighted to share that they have been awarded a £3,000 grant from The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust to support their Financial Inclusion Project in partnership with Citizens Advice South Warwickshire.

Every day, they meet people who are facing financial hardship, often due to a combination of issues including debt, benefit challenges, low income, housing difficulties, and the rising cost of living. While emergency food provides immediate relief, they know that long-term change comes from addressing the underlying causes of financial crisis.

This funding will help them to continue providing their service through Citizens Advice, enabling people referred to Warwick District Foodbank to access specialist advice and support alongside emergency food assistance.

As one client shared:-

“The support I’ve received from the food bank has been about much more than food. During a difficult period of homelessness, the Foodbank referred me to Citizens Advice and helped me access the support I needed. Thanks to that help, I’ve been able to take positive steps forward and begin rebuilding my life.”

Through this joined-up approach, local people can receive help to maximise their income, resolve debt issues, navigate benefits, and build greater financial stability for the future. By ensuring that people can access the right advice at the right time, they can help prevent future crises and support individuals and families towards greater financial resilience.

They wish to thank The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust for investing in this work and helping them move beyond crisis support towards lasting positive change for people across their communities. This funding enables them to provide not only emergency food, but also hope, dignity, and practical support for a brighter future.

20/09/2026

Every year the Trustees award grants to the local primary schools for projects to develop their facilities. Here are some examples of work carried out from grants in 2024 and 2025, including:
Coten End Primary - Playground & Outside Learning
Westgate Primary - Ipads
Evergreen School - Sensory Swing
All Saints School - Trim Trail
Aylesford Primary - Mathematics Equipment
Coten End Primary - ICT Equipment

13/09/2026

Our next grant application deadline is 2nd November 2026. We recommend that applying organisations submit applications well before the deadline. This will allow us to provide advice on how best to present an application, or for us to ask for additional information that may be required to fully consider the application. Full information on how to apply can be found on our website.

Discretionary grants must be for the benefit of the inhabitants of the ‘Town of Warwick’. This is broadly the CV34 postcode area, but more details

28/08/2026

The Trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Theobald as Chief Operating Officer of the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, after the retirement of Jonathan Wassall after 17 years.

The Trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Theobald as Chief Operating Officer of the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, after the retirement

28/08/2026

The trust has supported Newburgh School with a grant for the refurbishment of their Sports Hall to benefit pupils, families and staff.

Newburgh Primary School wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the Trustees of The King Henry VIII Trust for their generous grant of £6,000 towards

26/08/2026

A retirement lunch was recently held for the Clerk of the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Jonathan Wassall, after 17 years of dedicated service. Trustees past and present, joined by invited guests, enjoyed lunch and speeches at Guys Cliffe House.

We wish Jonathan all the best for his retirement and thank him for everything that he has done for the Trust over the years.

26/08/2026

Every year the Trustees award grants to the local primary schools for projects to develop their facilities. Here are some examples of work carried out from grants in 2023, including:
Myton School - Gym Equipment
Westgate Primary - Forest Area Renewal
All Saint Juniors - Outside Classroom and Wildflower Meadow
The Emscote School - Sensory Room
Coten End Primary - Sensory Garden
St. Mary Immaculate Primary - Playground
Newburgh Primary - Playground Markings

13/07/2026

The Trust is proud to be supporting the build of the new Priory Pools Community Centre in Warwick. They are running an appeal where all donations until 20th July, from £1 to £250, will be doubled by the Aviva Communities Fund, so if you would like to support this important campaign all information is in the post below.

Raise £50k for a new Community Centre in Warwick. Donate & share our link now as Aviva matches every donation made up to £250 per donation!

21/01/2026

We are currently recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer due to retirement. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the oldest charities in the UK in a flexible, part time general managerial capacity, supporting the Trustees. Full information can be found on our website.

Summary This is a unique opportunity to join one of the oldest charities in the UK in a flexible, part time general managerial capacity, supporting

21/01/2026

Our next grant application deadline is 9th February 2026. We recommend that applying organisations submit applications well before the deadline. This will allow us to provide advice on how best to present an application, or for us to ask for additional information that may be required to fully consider the application. Full information on how to apply can be found on our website.

The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick is one of the oldest charities in the country. Its formation in 1545 came from the negotiations with King Henry VIII’s commissioners, when he effectively took the wealth of the local churches. This legacy lives on today, with the 50% of its distribution b...