# The Bethlehem Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1132047 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1132047)
- Latest income: £0; spending £1,648
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Durham
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bethlehem-trust

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 United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit

## 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 2024 | £0 | £1,648 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £15.4k | £8,936 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £540 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Bethlehem Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £1,648. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £11.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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