# Distington Community Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1056615 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1056615)
- Latest income: £9,804; spending £7,608
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/distington-community-association

provide activities and a service for the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £9,804 | £7,608 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,357 | £8,147 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.3k | £38.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £18.7k | £18.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £18k | £12.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit

## What it funds

Distington Community Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Distington Community Association reported income of £9,804 and spending of £7,608. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £85.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Distington Community Association 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 Distington Community Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Distington Community Association fund?

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

### Does Distington Community Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Distington Community Association give each year?

The register does not break out Distington Community Association'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 £7,608. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.1k a year.

### How large is Distington Community Association?

In its latest reported year Distington Community Association reported income of £9,804 and spending of £7,608.


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