# The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 269658 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/269658)
- Latest income: £2,400; spending £1,057
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/duke-of-somersets-charitable-settlement

General Charitable Purposes

## 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 | £2,400 | £1,057 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,015 | £130 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,400 | £1,280 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,400 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £2,400 | £330 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> All charitable institutions and the relief of poverty amongst certain employees and the occupants of certain villages. (for further details see governing instrument).

## What it funds

The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement reported income of £2,400 and spending of £1,057. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £12.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement 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 Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire.

### Does The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement give each year?

The register does not break out The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement'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 £1,057. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,575 a year.

### How large is The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement?

In its latest reported year The Duke of Somerset'S Charitable Settlement reported income of £2,400 and spending of £1,057.


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