# The Chelsea Old Church Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 297739 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/297739)
- Website: https://www.chelseaoldchurch.org.uk
- Latest income: £212; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chelsea-old-church-trust

To respond to requests for financial support for - (A) The Mission of Chelsea Old Church and the maintenance of the church's services and property; and (B) The education of any Anglican child who is, or whose family is, associated with the church.

## 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 | £212 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £307 | £5,000 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,088 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £74 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £90 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian religion and education.

## What it funds

The Chelsea Old Church 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Chelsea Old Church Trust reported income of £212 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,000 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chelsea Old Church Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (chelseaoldchurch.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Chelsea Old Church Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Chelsea Old Church Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Chelsea Old Church Trust fund?

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

### Does The Chelsea Old Church Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Chelsea Old Church Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Chelsea Old Church Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Chelsea Old Church 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,000 a year.

### How large is The Chelsea Old Church Trust?

In its latest reported year The Chelsea Old Church Trust reported income of £212 and spending of £0.


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