# Charles E Riley Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 502708 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/502708)
- Latest income: £3,109; spending £3,109
- What it funds: Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charles-e-riley-fund

Our charity supports the work of the Parish Church of St Peter Burnley.

## 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 | £3,109 | £3,109 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,962 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,815 | £2,815 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,733 | £2,733 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,455 | £2,455 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the general purposes of saint peter's parish church, burnley.

## What it funds

Charles E Riley Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Charles E Riley Fund reported income of £3,109 and spending of £3,109. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £11.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charles E Riley Fund in its sources (last checked 4 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 Charles E Riley Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Charles E Riley Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Charles E Riley Fund fund?

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

### Does Charles E Riley Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charles E Riley Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charles E Riley Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Charles E Riley Fund'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 £3,109. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,222 a year.

### How large is Charles E Riley Fund?

In its latest reported year Charles E Riley Fund reported income of £3,109 and spending of £3,109.


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