# Charity of William Brittaine

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 204972 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/204972)
- Latest income: £2,090; spending £1,900
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-william-brittaine

We pay grants to the citizens of St. Cuthberts In and St. Cuthberts Out at our discretion

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | £2,090 | £1,900 | not filed |
| 25 Mar 2025 | £2,029 | £1,920 | not filed |
| 25 Mar 2024 | £1,990 | £1,420 | not filed |
| 25 Mar 2023 | £1,990 | £2,860 | not filed |
| 25 Mar 2022 | £1,950 | £2,300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. A SUM NOT EXCEEDING ú100 FOR THE PROVISION OF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS OR EXHIBITIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN OF POOR PERSONS. 2. A SUM NOT EXCEEDING ú50 FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF CHILDREN OF SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE PREPARING FOR,ENTERING UPON,OR ENGAGED IN ANY PROFESSION TRADE OCCUPATION OR SERVICE. 3. A SUM NOT EXCEEDING ú50 IN RELIEVING IN CASES OF NEED PERSONS WHO ARE SICK CONVALESCENT,DISABLED,HANDICAPPED OR INFIRM.4. RESIDUE TO RELIEVE EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.

## What it funds

Charity of William Brittaine is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty 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 William Brittaine reported income of £2,090 and spending of £1,900. Over its last 5 reported years, to 25 Mar 2026, it spent £10.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of William Brittaine in its sources (last checked 6 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 William Brittaine open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of William Brittaine is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charity of William Brittaine fund?

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

### Does Charity of William Brittaine give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Charity of William Brittaine give each year?

The register does not break out Charity of William Brittaine's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 25 Mar 2026 was £1,900. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,080 a year.

### How large is Charity of William Brittaine?

In its latest reported year Charity of William Brittaine reported income of £2,090 and spending of £1,900.


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