# Cossall Community Chest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159434 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159434)
- Latest income: £4,826; spending £779
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cossall-community-chest

To organise events etc. in order to raise funds for the provision of activities for the benefit of the residents of the parish of Cossall and the wider community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,826 | £779 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,299 | £2,524 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,143 | £4,254 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,783 | £4,340 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £200 | £630 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To further or benefit the residents of Cossall in the county of Nottinghamshire and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities,voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residentsin furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutary authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objectives

## What it funds

Cossall Community Chest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Cossall Community Chest reported income of £4,826 and spending of £779. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £12.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cossall Community Chest in its sources (last checked 6 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 Cossall Community Chest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cossall Community Chest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cossall Community Chest fund?

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

### Does Cossall Community Chest give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cossall Community Chest makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cossall Community Chest give each year?

The register does not break out Cossall Community Chest's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £779. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,505 a year.

### How large is Cossall Community Chest?

In its latest reported year Cossall Community Chest reported income of £4,826 and spending of £779.


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