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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 260457
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The Charles Wilson Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 260457. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester. The register describes its activities as: “The Charles Wilson Trust was established with the primary purpose of furthering any movement likely to promote unification amongst religious sects and the advance of true religion locally by preference but not necessarily.” Its charitable objects are: “For the furthering of any movement likely to promote union amongst Christian sects and the advance of true religion locally by preference but not necessary.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,767 and spending of £13k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,767
Latest spending
£13k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,767 | £13k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,127 | £10.6k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,977 | £14.4k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,457 | £8,297 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,840 | £9,835 |
Charitable objects
For the furthering of any movement likely to promote union amongst Christian sects and the advance of true religion locally by preference but not necessary.
Where it operates
Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Formerly
- Charity of Charles Wilson
- Trustees
- 6
What The Charles Wilson Trust funds
The Charles Wilson Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £56.1k in total.
How to apply to The Charles Wilson Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Charles Wilson Trust 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 about The Charles Wilson Trust
Is The Charles Wilson Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Charles Wilson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Charles Wilson Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Does The Charles Wilson Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Charles Wilson Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Charles Wilson Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Charles Wilson Trust'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 £13k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.
How large is The Charles Wilson Trust?
In its latest reported year The Charles Wilson Trust reported income of £7,767 and spending of £13k.
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