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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177246
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Champion Bowland is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177246. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and North Yorkshire. The register describes its activities as: “1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.2. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beautyto advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £6,153 and spending of £7,811.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,153
Latest spending
£7,811
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £6,153 | £7,811 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,896 | £3,862 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £11.3k | £7,245 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £14.5k | £8,327 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,280 | £7,950 |
Charitable objects
To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beautyto advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment
Where it operates
Lancashire, North Yorkshire
- Trustees
- 5
What Champion Bowland funds
Champion Bowland is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £35.2k in total.
How to apply to Champion Bowland
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Champion Bowland in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (championbowland.org.uk) 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 about Champion Bowland
Is Champion Bowland open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Champion Bowland is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Champion Bowland fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
Does Champion Bowland give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Champion Bowland makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Champion Bowland give each year?
The register does not break out Champion Bowland's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £7,811. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,039 a year.
How large is Champion Bowland?
In its latest reported year Champion Bowland reported income of £6,153 and spending of £7,811.
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