# Caritas Diocese of Plymouth

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205486 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205486)
- Company number: 14998705
- Latest income: £5,000; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/caritas-diocese-of-plymouth

The Charity operates principally (but not exclusively) within the Diocese of Plymouth for the relief of people who are in need by reason of poverty, age, disability or sickness; to advance education; and to promote conservation and protection of the environment, all in such a way as is consistent with the mission of the Roman Catholic Church.

## 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 2025 | £5,000 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit and principally (but not exclusively) within the Diocese, the:2.1 advancement and promotion of the mission of the Roman Catholic church;2.2 relief of people who are in need by reason of poverty, age, disability (whether physical, mental or learning) or sickness in such way as is consistent with the mission of the Roman Catholic church;2.3 advancement of education in such way as is consistent with the mission of the Roman Catholic church; and2.4 promotion of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in such way as is consistent with the mission of the Roman Catholic church.

## What it funds

Caritas Diocese of Plymouth is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Caritas Diocese of Plymouth reported income of £5,000 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Caritas Diocese of Plymouth in its sources (last checked 6 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 Caritas Diocese of Plymouth open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Caritas Diocese of Plymouth is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Caritas Diocese of Plymouth fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

### Does Caritas Diocese of Plymouth give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Caritas Diocese of Plymouth makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Caritas Diocese of Plymouth give each year?

The register does not break out Caritas Diocese of Plymouth'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 2025 was £0.

### How large is Caritas Diocese of Plymouth?

In its latest reported year Caritas Diocese of Plymouth reported income of £5,000 and spending of £0.


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