# Billington Townlands Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 200610 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/200610)
- Latest income: £4,987; spending £1,494
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Billington Town Lands Charity (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/billington-townlands-trust

RELIGIOUS DONATIONS TOWARDS BILLINGTON PARISH CHURCH FABRIC FUND.VICAR'S APPORTIONMENT RELIEF OF HARDSHIP WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA OF BILLINGTON PARISH.RELIEF OF HARDSHIP IN OTHER APPROPRIATE AREAS.

## 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 | £4,987 | £1,494 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £297 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,921 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £364 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,042 | £1,200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Two equal fourth parts of the yearly income to be applied in or towards the paymemnt of the expenses in curred by the vicar for the time being of the ecclesiastical parish of Billington in carrying out his duties in respect of the said ecclesiastical parish or during any period when there is no vicar as aforesaid in or towards th payment of like expenses occurred by the priest for the time being in charge of the said ecclesiastical parish subject thereto, in furthering the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the said ecclesiastical parish. 2. One further equal forth part to be applied in relieving persons resident in the parish of Billington who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing items. 3. The remaining of equal fourth part of the yearly income shall be applied in defraying the cost of maintenance and repair of the parish church of Billington.

## What it funds

Billington Townlands Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage 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 Billington Townlands Trust reported income of £4,987 and spending of £1,494. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £6,294 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Billington Townlands 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 Billington Townlands Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Billington Townlands Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does Billington Townlands Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Billington Townlands Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Billington Townlands 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 2025 was £1,494. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,259 a year.

### How large is Billington Townlands Trust?

In its latest reported year Billington Townlands Trust reported income of £4,987 and spending of £1,494.


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