# Christian Youth Challenge Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278027 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278027)
- Latest income: £1,187; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Sir John Nelson Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christian-youth-challenge-trust

Receive income from various investments and make grants.

## 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 | £1,187 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,061 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,806 | £10k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,486 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,582 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the trust are to enable and assist young people throughout the United Kingdom to accept the Challenge to Christian Youth by advancing the Christian religion and in the light of their commitment to Christianity to work towards a society based on the teachings of Jesus Christ through the advancement of education and the relief of the young, the elderly, the sick and others in need, hardship or distress.

## What it funds

Christian Youth Challenge 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, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Christian Youth Challenge Trust reported income of £1,187 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Christian Youth Challenge Trust fund?

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

### Does Christian Youth Challenge Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Christian Youth Challenge Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Christian Youth Challenge 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,000 a year.

### How large is Christian Youth Challenge Trust?

In its latest reported year Christian Youth Challenge Trust reported income of £1,187 and spending of £0.


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