# The Cogges Welfare Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 238579 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/238579)
- Latest income: £1,403; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cogges-welfare-trust

GENERAL BENEVOLENCE, EXCEPT TO EDUCATION. WITHIN THE PARISH OF COGGES INCLUDING PARTS OF SOUTH LEIGH. BENEVOLENCE IS LIMITED TO SMALLER SUMS AND IS USUALLY TARGETTED AT THE NEEDY.

## 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 2026 | £1,403 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,284 | £1,770 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,160 | £391 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £805 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,899 | £474 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income shall be applied by firstly maintaining the charities property, also maintaining the upkeep of the witney market clock and clock house. Remaining income to be used for the relief of hardship etc by way of grants to people in need.

## What it funds

The Cogges Welfare Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Cogges Welfare Trust reported income of £1,403 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £2,635 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Cogges Welfare 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 The Cogges Welfare Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Cogges Welfare Trust fund?

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

### Does The Cogges Welfare Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Cogges Welfare Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Cogges Welfare Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Cogges Welfare 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 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £527 a year.

### How large is The Cogges Welfare Trust?

In its latest reported year The Cogges Welfare Trust reported income of £1,403 and spending of £0.


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