# Christian Education Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 510721 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/510721)
- Latest income: £24.4k; spending £18.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Manchester City, Stockport, Cheshire East
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christian-education-trust

The promotion of Christian education and the facilitation of the establishment and operation of Christian schools.

## 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 2025 | £24.4k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,187 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.9k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £308 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £530 | £15.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The development of the whole man through a general education in the best and widest sense with a wide choice of intent and activity and an appreciation of spiritual values. Specifically the presentation of the evangelical Christian faith both by example and teaching is to be an essential aim of the school's life.

## What it funds

Christian Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Christian Education Trust reported income of £24.4k and spending of £18.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £55.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Stockport and Cheshire East.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christian Education 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 Christian Education Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Christian Education Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City, Stockport and Cheshire East.

### Does Christian Education Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Christian Education Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Christian Education Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Christian Education 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 2025 was £18.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.1k a year.

### How large is Christian Education Trust?

In its latest reported year Christian Education Trust reported income of £24.4k and spending of £18.1k.


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