# Charity of William Staveley

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255315 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255315)
- Latest income: £2,274; spending £2,805
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-william-staveley

The trust deed states that the income from the invested funds is available for the personal use of the vicar for the time being of Sileby.

## 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 | £2,274 | £2,805 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,215 | £3,285 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,184 | £1,092 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,175 | £1,083 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,120 | £2,120 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The yearly income of the charity subject to certain fixed payments shall be paid by the trustees to the vicar for the time being of sileby for his own use and benefit.

## What it funds

Charity of William Staveley is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of William Staveley reported income of £2,274 and spending of £2,805. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charity of William Staveley 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 William Staveley open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charity of William Staveley 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 Staveley fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Charity of William Staveley'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 £2,805. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,077 a year.

### How large is Charity of William Staveley?

In its latest reported year Charity of William Staveley reported income of £2,274 and spending of £2,805.


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