# Coldor Christian Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508495 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508495)
- Latest income: £2,749; spending £4,059
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Coldor (previous); The Colder Christian Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/coldor-christian-trust

Support of local charities and churches

## 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 Dec 2024 | £2,749 | £4,059 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,679 | £17.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,997 | £362 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,238 | £1,423 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The furtherance of the Christian religion and the advancement of education within the counties of lancashire, cumbria, cheshire, merseyside and greater manchester. (for further details see clause 1 of the deed dated 5 december 1978).

## What it funds

Coldor Christian Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Coldor Christian Trust reported income of £2,749 and spending of £4,059. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £23.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Coldor Christian Trust fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Coldor Christian 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 Dec 2024 was £4,059. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £5,802 a year.

### How large is Coldor Christian Trust?

In its latest reported year Coldor Christian Trust reported income of £2,749 and spending of £4,059.


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