# Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 245101 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/245101)
- Latest income: £596; spending £178
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Manchester City, St Helens
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-samuel-cross-for-independent-denomination

To pay unto the Minister or if there be no Minister to the Deacons belonging to the respective Independent Congregational Chapels established at Prescot and Orrell in the said County of Lancaster and to the Theological Tutor or the Parties at the College connected to the said Independent or Congregational interest (Northern College) an annual sum under a Trust Deed Dated 14th October 1830.

## 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 | £596 | £178 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £616 | £177 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £550 | £128 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £431 | £135 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £414 | £150 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> TO PROVIDE:- ú10 EACH PER ANNUM TO THE MINISTERS FOR THE TIME BEING OF THE INDEPENDANT CONGREGATIONAL CHAPELS AT PRESCOT AND ORRELL AND ú10 ANNUALLY TO THE NORTHERN CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE. RESIDUE TO CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS OR IN AID OF POOR MINISTER OR MINISTERS OR FOR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS STATED IN THE DEED OF TRUST DATED 14 OCTOBER 1830.

## What it funds

Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination 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 of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination reported income of £596 and spending of £178. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £768 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City and St Helens.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination 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 Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City and St Helens.

### Does Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination'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 £178. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £154 a year.

### How large is Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination?

In its latest reported year Charity of Samuel Cross for Independent Denomination reported income of £596 and spending of £178.


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