# Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1095389 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1095389)
- Latest income: £22k; spending £9,060
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christ-church-over-wyresdale-trust

to further religious study and worship in the parishto improve the services available to voluntary groups connected to Christ Churchto recruit volunteer groupsto raise fundsto invest fundsto use the capital for the established objectsto do all such other things as are incidental to the attainment of the above

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £22k | £9,060 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £2,316 | £9,060 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £0 | £9,000 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £0 | £9,000 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £19 | £9,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To advance the Christian religion primarily but not exclusively by the provision of financial support to the parish church of Over Wyresdale.2. To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time decide within the parish of Over Wyresdale and amongst those who regularly attend the parish church including the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education primarily but not exclusively by the provision of grants and financial support.

## What it funds

Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage 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 Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust reported income of £22k and spending of £9,060. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £45.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust in its sources (last checked 6 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 Over Wyresdale Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Christ Church Over Wyresdale 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 Over Wyresdale Trust fund?

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

### Does Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £9,060. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,024 a year.

### How large is Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust?

In its latest reported year Christ Church Over Wyresdale Trust reported income of £22k and spending of £9,060.


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