# The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 204018 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/204018)
- Website: https://www.acest.org.uk
- Latest income: £66.4k; spending £82.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aldershot-church-of-england-services-trust

For the purpose of furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England amongst members and former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust reported income of £66.4k and spending of £82.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (acest.org.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 The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust?

In its latest reported year The Aldershot Church of England Services Trust reported income of £66.4k and spending of £82.8k.


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