# Charity of Roger Payne

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 234819 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/234819)
- Latest income: £2,440; spending £1,680
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-roger-payne

Religious activities

## 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 2026 | £2,440 | £1,680 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,589 | £1,680 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,442 | £1,680 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,171 | £1,680 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,912 | £930 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) Relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of the ancient parish of otterden with a preference for persons who attend divine service at the chapel of st. Lawrence otterden, in the ecclesiastical parish of throwley with stalisfield and otterden who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.(2) The trustees may pay for such items, services or facilities by the way of donations or subscriptions to institutions or organisations which provide or which undertake in return to provide such items, services or facilities for such persons. (3) In exceptional cases the trustees may grant relief to persons otherwise eligible therefor who are resident immediately outside the said area but in the opinion of the trustees ought nevertheless for sufficient reason to be treated as if resident therein or who are located for the time being within that area.

## What it funds

Charity of Roger Payne 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Roger Payne reported income of £2,440 and spending of £1,680. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £7,650 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Roger Payne 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 of Roger Payne open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of Roger Payne is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of Roger Payne fund?

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

### Does Charity of Roger Payne give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity of Roger Payne give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Roger Payne'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 2026 was £1,680. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,530 a year.

### How large is Charity of Roger Payne?

In its latest reported year Charity of Roger Payne reported income of £2,440 and spending of £1,680.


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