# Charity of William Willoughby

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 501091 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/501091)
- Latest income: £24; spending £24
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-of-william-willoughby

A very old charity with a modest amount of money invested. Interest is used towards events for elderly people held in the village of Normanton on Soar.

## 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 | £24 | £24 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £24 | £24 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £23 | £23 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £23 | £23 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £23 | £23 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Provision of four frieze gowns at 10/- each for four aged, weak and needy persons. $6 to six honest men, of occupations, or tradesmen. 6s 8d for a sermon.

## What it funds

Charity of William Willoughby is registered under general charitable purposes for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Charity of William Willoughby reported income of £24 and spending of £24. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £117 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Charity of William Willoughby'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 £24. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23 a year.

### How large is Charity of William Willoughby?

In its latest reported year Charity of William Willoughby reported income of £24 and spending of £24.


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