# Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 519018 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/519018)
- Latest income: £3,821; spending £15k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/claire-jarvis-memorial-fund

Support for the Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds

## 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 Jul 2026 | £3,821 | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £3,850 | £8,500 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £3,652 | £8,000 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £3,547 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,252 | £3,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To assist in paying the salary and other expenses of one minister of layperson who shall be responsible for Christian ministry to students in Leeds and especially to those of Leeds university and Leeds polytechnic.

## What it funds

Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund reported income of £3,821 and spending of £15k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £39k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund 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 Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

### Does Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2026 was £15k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,800 a year.

### How large is Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year Claire Jarvis Memorial Fund reported income of £3,821 and spending of £15k.


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