# Alton Abbey CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210741 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210741)
- Website: https://altonabbey.com/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Disability, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alton-abbey

The charity is not yet active

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit: (1) The advancement of the Christian religion through the support of the religious and other charitable works carried on or supported by the order of st. Benedict which is a religious community of the church of England; and (2) The relief of need of merchant seafarers

## What it funds

Alton Abbey CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Alton Abbey CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alton Abbey CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (altonabbey.com) 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 Alton Abbey CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alton Abbey CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Alton Abbey CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Alton Abbey CIO give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Alton Abbey CIO makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Alton Abbey CIO give each year?

The register does not break out Alton Abbey CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0.

### How large is Alton Abbey CIO?

In its latest reported year Alton Abbey CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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