# Chichester Theological Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1056215 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1056215)
- Latest income: £20.5k; spending £18.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chichester-theological-trust

CTT came into existence on the closure of the Chichester Theological College. It purchases books and periodicals for the theological library it owns now housed at the University of Chichester. It supports activities that can make a meaningful contribution to the life of the Church of England and which fall within its objects. It provides a small number of grants to individuals.

## 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 | £20.5k | £18.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £20.4k | £18k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £20.8k | £16.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £19.3k | £18.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £17.3k | £31.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The advancement of the Theological education and training of the whole people of God, lay and ordained, in the church of England and other churches in communion with it (2) The advancement of the Catholic faith in the tractarian tradition (3) The advancement of education by the upkeep and maintenace of the library of the former chichesetr theolgical college as a Theological resource for clergy and laity of the diocese of Chichester and the surrounding regions

## What it funds

Chichester Theological Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Chichester Theological Trust reported income of £20.5k and spending of £18.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £103k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chichester Theological 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

### Is Chichester Theological Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Chichester Theological Trust fund?

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

### Does Chichester Theological Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Chichester Theological Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Chichester Theological 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 Mar 2026 was £18.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.7k a year.

### How large is Chichester Theological Trust?

In its latest reported year Chichester Theological Trust reported income of £20.5k and spending of £18.4k.


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