# Christ Church Blackburn Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1114543 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1114543)
- Latest income: £18.4k; spending £21.2k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire, Blackburn With Darwen
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christ-church-blackburn-trust

1. The advancement of the Christian religion as defined in the Scriptures;2. The purchase, repair and maintenance of accommodation for a person engaged in the work of Christ Church, Blackburn and his or her family;3. To enable that person to work in supporting the church's ministry to children and young people, parent and toddler groups and the general public and elderly groups.

## 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 | £18.4k | £21.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.9k | £17k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £21.5k | £11k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £20.6k | £3,793 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £19.5k | £7,501 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To advance the Christian religion as defined in the scriptures, the 39 articles and the historical creeds.(ii) to purchase, repair, maintain and improve accommodation for a person engaged in the work of the Christ church, grimshaw park ('the church') in the diocese of Blackburn and for his or her family.(iii) for the purpose of teaching the Christian gospel, organise meetings conferences and exhibitions and provide facilities for churches and/or groups in evangelism as well as youth groups, parent and toddler groups, catering and fund raising and other charitable clubs or groups.

## What it funds

Christ Church Blackburn Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Christ Church Blackburn Trust reported income of £18.4k and spending of £21.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £60.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and Blackburn With Darwen.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christ Church Blackburn Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Christ Church Blackburn Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Christ Church Blackburn Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire and Blackburn With Darwen.

### Does Christ Church Blackburn Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Christ Church Blackburn Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Christ Church Blackburn Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Christ Church Blackburn 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 £21.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.

### How large is Christ Church Blackburn Trust?

In its latest reported year Christ Church Blackburn Trust reported income of £18.4k and spending of £21.2k.


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