# Charity of Thomas Astbury

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 507897 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/507897)
- Latest income: £161; spending £45
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Birmingham City
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-thomas-astbury

Supporting Youth & Children's work in Ward End Birmingham

## 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 | £161 | £45 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £160 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £11 | £127 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £147 | £160 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £143 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1)to promote religious instruction in accordance with doctrines of church of England of persons under 25 years of age who are resident in ward end by means of sunday school or in such ways as trustees think fit.(2)in promoting in such ways as the trustees think fit the education(including social and physical training)of persons under the age of 25 years who are in need of financial assistances provided that the trustees who are resident in ward end and shall have special regard to promoting education as aforesaid in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England.

## What it funds

Charity of Thomas Astbury is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of Thomas Astbury reported income of £161 and spending of £45. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £332 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of Thomas Astbury 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 Thomas Astbury open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charity of Thomas Astbury fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

### Does Charity of Thomas Astbury give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charity of Thomas Astbury makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charity of Thomas Astbury give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of Thomas Astbury'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 £45. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £66 a year.

### How large is Charity of Thomas Astbury?

In its latest reported year Charity of Thomas Astbury reported income of £161 and spending of £45.


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