# Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254276 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254276)
- Latest income: £861; spending £800
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Other names: Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of New Trinity United Reformed Church (previous); For Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of New Trinity Chapel (previous); The Archer Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-for-minister-and-poorer-members-of-congregation-of-canton-uniting-church

Income is used to allow the Minister of Church to make payments to deserving members of the Church and organisations which use the Church Facilities, ie Rainbows, Brownies, Boys Brigade, Pensioners Lunch Club

## 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 Dec 2025 | £861 | £800 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £812 | £750 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £796 | £750 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £772 | £775 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £698 | £520 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. For the benefit of the Minister of the said church. 2. Relief in need of poor Members of the Congregation of the said church. (for further details see clause 17 of scheme)

## What it funds

Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church 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 organisations. In its latest reported year Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church reported income of £861 and spending of £800. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,595 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church in its sources (last checked 5 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 Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church fund?

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

### Does Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church give each year?

The register does not break out Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £800. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £719 a year.

### How large is Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church?

In its latest reported year Charity for Minister and Poorer Members of Congregation of Canton Uniting Church reported income of £861 and spending of £800.


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