# The Dennis James Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 203469 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/203469)
- Latest income: £0; spending £252
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Other names: Sale of Recreation Ground 11495 (working); The Dennis James Memorial Ground (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dennis-james-memorial-trust

Supporting young people in their attendance at Church related activities. This includes (but is not limited to) support of the Girls and Boys Brigades, Junior Church and MAYC activities.

## 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 Aug 2023 | £0 | £252 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £0 | £107 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £72 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Ground for the purpose of recreation and religious meetings in connection with a Methodist chapel and sunday school

## What it funds

The Dennis James Memorial Trust 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, provides other finance and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Dennis James Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £252. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Aug 2023, it spent £431 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dennis James Memorial 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 The Dennis James Memorial Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Dennis James Memorial Trust fund?

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

### Does The Dennis James Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Dennis James Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Dennis James Memorial 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 Aug 2023 was £252. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £144 a year.

### How large is The Dennis James Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Dennis James Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £252.


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