# Barnabas Trust (Wessex)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1049942 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1049942)
- Latest income: £35; spending £14.3k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire
- Other names: Barnabus Trust (Wessex) (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/barnabas-trust

Makes grants to individuals who are training for a christian ministry or are involved in the advancement of the christian religion. Makes grants to organisations which are involved in the advancement of the christian religion. Provides accommodation for individuals who are involved in full time christian ministry.

## 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 | £35 | £14.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £240 | £9,625 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £239 | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £10 | £13.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £6,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian religion

## What it funds

Barnabas Trust (Wessex) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Barnabas Trust (Wessex) reported income of £35 and spending of £14.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £56.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Barnabas Trust (Wessex) 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 Barnabas Trust (Wessex) open for applications now?

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

### Where does Barnabas Trust (Wessex) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

### Does Barnabas Trust (Wessex) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Barnabas Trust (Wessex) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Barnabas Trust (Wessex) give each year?

The register does not break out Barnabas Trust (Wessex)'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 £14.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.3k a year.

### How large is Barnabas Trust (Wessex)?

In its latest reported year Barnabas Trust (Wessex) reported income of £35 and spending of £14.3k.


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