# The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 313215 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/313215)
- Website: https://www.cliftondiocese.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bristol City
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/diocese-of-clifton-education-trust

PROVISION OF EDUCATION

## 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 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall henceforth hold the trust property (as defined in the educational trust deed) upon trust for any such charitable purpose or purposes for the public benefit as in the opinion of the bishop may be conducive (whether in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton or elsewhere) to: (a) The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion; (b) The advancement of the education of the public in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion particularly by the provision and support of schools and other educational establishments that: (i) Are conducted in accordance with the principles and subject to the regulations and discipline of the Roman Catholic church; and (ii) give preference to the education of Roman Catholic children or the children of roman catholics; (c) Purely as ancillary to (b) Above, facilities for the education of the public; by such means as the trustees, with the approval of the bishop, shall think fit.

## What it funds

The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire, Somerset and Bristol City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (cliftondiocese.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire, Somerset and Bristol City.

### Does The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Diocese of Clifton Education 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust?

In its latest reported year The Diocese of Clifton Education Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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