# Castle Church Growth Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1126686 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1126686)
- Latest income: £24.3k; spending £17k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Staffordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castle-church-growth-trust

to give financial aid to mission activities, the general ministry activites and administration of Castle Church, Stafford

## 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 Jun 2025 | £24.3k | £17k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £18.2k | £9,060 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £22.9k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £26.9k | £22k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £30.7k | £37.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to preserve for the public benefit Castle church, stafford by the restoration, improvement and enhancement of its fabric and fittings.2) to further the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of Castle church, stafford.

## What it funds

Castle Church Growth 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Castle Church Growth Trust reported income of £24.3k and spending of £17k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £102k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Castle Church Growth 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 Castle Church Growth Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Castle Church Growth Trust fund?

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

### Does Castle Church Growth Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Castle Church Growth Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Castle Church Growth Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £17k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.4k a year.

### How large is Castle Church Growth Trust?

In its latest reported year Castle Church Growth Trust reported income of £24.3k and spending of £17k.


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