# The Dial Park Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255760 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255760)
- Latest income: £280; spending £2,160
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Stockport
- Other names: The Carrington Hall Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dial-park-trust

The advancement of the Christian religion by demonstrating the Christian faith in action.

## 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 | £280 | £2,160 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £480 | £3,600 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £480 | £3,530 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,302 | £5,473 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of religion and in furtherance of this object the practice and propagation of the Christian faith.

## What it funds

The Dial Park Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Dial Park Trust reported income of £280 and spending of £2,160. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £14.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dial Park 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 Dial Park Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Dial Park Trust fund?

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

### Does The Dial Park Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Dial Park Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Dial Park 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 £2,160. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,953 a year.

### How large is The Dial Park Trust?

In its latest reported year The Dial Park Trust reported income of £280 and spending of £2,160.


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