# Champion Bowland

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1177246 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1177246)
- Website: http://www.championbowland.org.uk/
- Latest income: £6,153; spending £7,811
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Lancashire, North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/champion-bowland

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

## 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 Jul 2025 | £6,153 | £7,811 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,896 | £3,862 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £11.3k | £7,245 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £14.5k | £8,327 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,280 | £7,950 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Champion Bowland reported income of £6,153 and spending of £7,811. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £35.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

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

### 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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