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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 282457
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The Bishoftu Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 282457. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey. The register describes its activities as: “Provide funds to help church and missionary organisations share the good news that God has provided the opportunity for all of us to be forgiven and have our relationship with God restored because Jesus died in our place.” Its charitable objects are: “Such charitable objects including (a) The advancement of Christian relgion (b) The relief of poverty for retired or redundant missionaries.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £3,634 and spending of £16.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,634
Latest spending
£16.9k
- What it funds
- Overseas aid / famine reliefReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,634 | £16.9k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £5,434 | £9,763 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £9,936 | £10.4k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £9,980 | £7,498 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £9,000 | £19k |
Charitable objects
Such charitable objects including (a) The advancement of Christian relgion (b) The relief of poverty for retired or redundant missionaries.
Where it operates
Surrey
- Also known as
- Bishofto Trust
- Trustees
- 1
What The Bishoftu Trust funds
The Bishoftu Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £63.5k in total.
How to apply to The Bishoftu Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu Trust
Is The Bishoftu Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bishoftu Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Bishoftu Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey.
Does The Bishoftu Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Bishoftu Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Bishoftu Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Bishoftu Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £16.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.7k a year.
How large is The Bishoftu Trust?
In its latest reported year The Bishoftu Trust reported income of £3,634 and spending of £16.9k.
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