# The Bamburgh Four and Twenty

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1179752 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179752)
- Latest income: £21.7k; spending £15.4k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Northumberland
- Trustees: 13
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bamburgh-four-and-twenty

The Bamburgh Four & Twenty manages an agricultural property by renting out the land, property and buildings to 3rd parties. The Charity manage and preserve the property. The Charity operates in Northumberland near Bamburgh. Surplus funds received from rents less operating costs are either retained or donated to St. Aidans Church Bamburgh to help with the up keep and maintenance of the Church.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £21.7k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21.1k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.9k | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £17.5k | £19.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £16.9k | £3,350 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance the Christian religion by preserving or assisting in the preservation, maintenance, repairs or improvement of the church and churchyard and surrounding grounds of st. Aidan's church, Bamburgh ("the church")

## What it funds

The Bamburgh Four and Twenty 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 Bamburgh Four and Twenty reported income of £21.7k and spending of £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £72.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bamburgh Four and Twenty in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Bamburgh Four and Twenty open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Bamburgh Four and Twenty fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland.

### Does The Bamburgh Four and Twenty give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Bamburgh Four and Twenty makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Bamburgh Four and Twenty give each year?

The register does not break out The Bamburgh Four and Twenty's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.5k a year.

### How large is The Bamburgh Four and Twenty?

In its latest reported year The Bamburgh Four and Twenty reported income of £21.7k and spending of £15.4k.


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