# Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 803578 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/803578)
- Latest income: £4,633; spending £1,548
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bunces-ecclesiastical-charity

grants given to young people for teachings in Church of England

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | £4,633 | £1,548 | not filed |
| 30 May 2023 | £4,330 | £5,207 | not filed |
| 30 May 2022 | £3,681 | £9,072 | not filed |
| 30 May 2021 | £3,738 | £2,700 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting religious instruction in the doctrines of the church of England for children and young persons resident in the area of the former Ecclesiastical parish of throwley with stalisfield and otterden in such ways as those trustees think fit including grants to support of any sunday school or schools in the said area and subject thereto in furthering the religious and charitable purposes of the church of England in the said area.

## What it funds

Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity reported income of £4,633 and spending of £1,548. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 May 2024, it spent £18.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity 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 Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity fund?

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

### Does Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 May 2024 was £1,548. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £4,632 a year.

### How large is Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity?

In its latest reported year Bunce'S Ecclesiastical Charity reported income of £4,633 and spending of £1,548.


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