# Bishopswood Chapel Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1098317 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098317)
- Website: https://www.bishopswoodchapel.org
- Latest income: £6,587; spending £4,883
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon, Somerset
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bishopswood-chapel-trust

Our main object is the promotion of the Christian faith to all ages. Regular services are supplemented by a childrens outreach known as 'Open The Book'. For adults there are language classes and a number of special events through the year. There is also a coffee & chat club on Wednesdays.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £6,587 | £4,883 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £25.4k | £7,101 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £8,269 | £9,424 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,242 | £4,821 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,403 | £5,781 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) To advance the Christian religion and in particular to support the work of Bishopswood Chapel in its various facets both in and around the area of Bishopswood, Somerset and such other areas as may be deemed appropriate from time to time including overseas(b) To advance the Christian religion in any part of the world(c) To advance religious education in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Christian faith both to adults and children irrespective of race, sex, creed or colour(d) To apply the income of the charity in maintaining the up-keep and repair of the fabric of any buildings utilised by or in conjunction with the Bishopswood Chapel the maintenance of the services in any building or buildings(e) Charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area round Bishopswood, Somerset or for such other areas in which Bishopswood Chapel may work rom time to time as the trustees may think fit

## What it funds

Bishopswood Chapel Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bishopswood Chapel Trust reported income of £6,587 and spending of £4,883. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £32k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon and Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bishopswood Chapel Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bishopswoodchapel.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bishopswood Chapel Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bishopswood Chapel Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon and Somerset.

### Does Bishopswood Chapel Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Bishopswood Chapel Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Bishopswood Chapel 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 Mar 2026 was £4,883. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,402 a year.

### How large is Bishopswood Chapel Trust?

In its latest reported year Bishopswood Chapel Trust reported income of £6,587 and spending of £4,883.


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