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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 241545
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The Chimes Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 241545. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “MAKING FINANCIAL GRANTS TOWARDS THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMES/BELLS IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN SOUTHWELL NOTTINGHAMSHIRE; AND MAKING FINANCIAL GRANTS TOWARDS DEFRAYING THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE FABRIC OF THE SAID CHURCH; AND MAINTAINING A RESERVE FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSES.” Its charitable objects are: “(1) The maintenance and repair of the Chimes of southwell church. (2) The maintenance and rpair of the fabric of the church. For further details see scheme of 30 october 1984.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £24.2k and spending of £4,022.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£24.2k
Latest spending
£4,022
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £24.2k | £4,022 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £19.2k | £4,130 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £12.2k | £4,423 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £18.4k | £10.3k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £17.3k | £8,215 |
Charitable objects
(1) The maintenance and repair of the Chimes of southwell church. (2) The maintenance and rpair of the fabric of the church. For further details see scheme of 30 october 1984
Where it operates
Nottinghamshire
- Trustees
- 4
What The Chimes Trust funds
The Chimes Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for 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 £31.1k in total.
How to apply to The Chimes Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chimes 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 Chimes Trust
Is The Chimes Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Chimes Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Chimes Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire.
Does The Chimes Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Chimes Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Chimes Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Chimes 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 £4,022. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,222 a year.
How large is The Chimes Trust?
In its latest reported year The Chimes Trust reported income of £24.2k and spending of £4,022.
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