# Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 219949 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/219949)
- Latest income: £11k; spending £9,860
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: City of Westminster, Shropshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bishop-stanley-residuary-trust

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and other charitable objects, by the promotion and assistance in the founding of new missions, principally in the Roman Catholic dioceses of Westminster and Shrewsbury, by way of grants

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11k | £9,860 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £16.2k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.8k | £21.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.6k | £4,800 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £10.3k | £6,123 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay and apply the income for ever for the purpose of promoting or assisting in the foundation of new (roman) Catholic missions (parishes) in the (r.c.) dioceses of Westminster and shrewsbury.

## What it funds

Bishop Stanley Residuary 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 organisations. In its latest reported year Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £9,860. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £60.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster and Shropshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bishop Stanley Residuary 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 Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster and Shropshire.

### Does Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Bishop Stanley Residuary 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 £9,860. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.

### How large is Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust?

In its latest reported year Bishop Stanley Residuary Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £9,860.


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