Spencer Hooker’s Charity
Meeting need in Ashurst Wood and Forest Row since 1957
About us
Set up in 1957, through the generous bequest of Spencer Hooker’s will, we’ve been working ever since to address and alleviate poverty in Ashurst Wood and Forest Row
We aren’t a big charity, we aren’t loud, but we are proud of the difference we have been making in our community for over 70 years.
Our story
In years gone by, to help meet the needs of ‘the poor of the parish’, the Spencer Hooker Charity would provide support by buying sacks of coal, or ensuring access to food and medical supplies.
As times have changes, we’ve adapted too, and int he past we have provided washing machines, mobility aids and one off financial support for those facing unexpected, short term nees.
Now, our focus is on the next generation of villagers, and we work closely with community partners to support families, and people of all ages, to face financial harsdhip with dignity.
What we offer
One off support. Our Grants of aid are always a one off, to ensure we can support the maximum number of people.
Individuals or organisations. We support individuals, or trusted partners, who can help get support where it’s needed
Products or services. We will pay for something which is needed, whether a physical thing, or a service, but we never pay out money to individuals.
Get in touch
If you are in need, or know someone who is, then fill in this form, and the parish office will pass on your message to the trustees.
In accordance with the policies of both charities, your request, and its content remain confidential, unless the trustees need to contact another organisation to get help to you.
The Spencer Hooker Charity (Charity no. 224172), is a charity independent of the parish of Forest Row, and the contents of this page of the website is the responsibility of their trustees. We work closely together, as the vicar is always a trustee, and so the parish is happy to host this page.