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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 327374
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CHEQS and Local Villages Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 327374. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “This is a grant giving charity funded by historical endowment, which intends to distribute its net income year by year.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees shall hold the capital and incombe of the trust fund upon trust to apply them at such time or times as they may in their absolute discretion think fit to or for such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £11.9k and spending of £500.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.9k
Latest spending
£500
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11.9k | £500 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £11.7k | £15k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £11.7k | £1,000 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £11.4k | £15.6k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £11.2k | £24k |
Charitable objects
The trustees shall hold the capital and incombe of the trust fund upon trust to apply them at such time or times as they may in their absolute discretion think fit to or for such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Formerly
- The Bazley Charitable Trust
- Trustees
- 4
What CHEQS and Local Villages Trust funds
CHEQS and Local Villages Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £56.1k in total.
How to apply to CHEQS and Local Villages Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from CHEQS and Local Villages 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 CHEQS and Local Villages Trust
Is CHEQS and Local Villages Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from CHEQS and Local Villages Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does CHEQS and Local Villages Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does CHEQS and Local Villages Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that CHEQS and Local Villages Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does CHEQS and Local Villages Trust give each year?
The register does not break out CHEQS and Local Villages Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.
How large is CHEQS and Local Villages Trust?
In its latest reported year CHEQS and Local Villages Trust reported income of £11.9k and spending of £500.
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