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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1132047
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The Bethlehem Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1132047. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. The register describes its activities as: “The making of financial grants to individuals and organisations to:Advance the Christian Faith through financial support for the Parish Church of St Philip and St James at Kimblesworth, County Durham for the upkeep of the fabric and support of the ministryandTo promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes in the…” Its charitable objects are: “(i) To advance the Christian faith through financial support for the parishchurch of st. Philip and st. James at kimblesworth in the county of Durham and in particular to provide funds for the upkeep of the fabric ofthe said church and support the ministry of the said church.(ii) to promote and fulfil such other…” In the year to 31 Dec 2024 it reported income of £0 and spending of £1,648.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£1,648
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesReligious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £1,648 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £15.4k | £8,936 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £540 |
Charitable objects
(i) To advance the Christian faith through financial support for the parishchurch of st. Philip and st. James at kimblesworth in the county of Durham and in particular to provide funds for the upkeep of the fabric ofthe said church and support the ministry of the said church.(ii) to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes in the unitedkingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit.
Where it operates
Durham
- Trustees
- 2
What The Bethlehem Trust funds
The Bethlehem 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £11.1k in total.
How to apply to The Bethlehem Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bethlehem Trust 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 about The Bethlehem Trust
Is The Bethlehem Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bethlehem Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Bethlehem Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham.
Does The Bethlehem Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bethlehem Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Bethlehem Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Bethlehem Trust'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 2024 was £1,648. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £2,781 a year.
How large is The Bethlehem Trust?
In its latest reported year The Bethlehem Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £1,648.
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