# Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 244706 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/244706)
- Latest income: £17.2k; spending £20.6k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Tameside
- Other names: Dukinfield Old Chapel Sunday School (previous); Old Chapel Trustees (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dukinfield-old-chapel-and-sunday-school-property-trust

Further the religious and other charitable purposes of the Unitarian church in Dukinfield and the surrounding neighbourhood by providing support to the congregation.

## 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 | £17.2k | £20.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £31.9k | £48.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £20.4k | £8,030 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £24.6k | £25.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £15.3k | £26.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The object of the charity is to further religious and other charitable purposes of the unitarian church in the area of benefit.(2) Subject to clause 21, the land identified in part 2 of the schedule of this scheme must be retained by the trustees for use for the object of the charity including provision of a Chapel, burial ground and Sunday school

## What it funds

Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities 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 Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust reported income of £17.2k and spending of £20.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £129k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property 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 Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust fund?

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

### Does Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property 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 £20.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £25.8k a year.

### How large is Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust?

In its latest reported year Dukinfield Old Chapel and Sunday School Property Trust reported income of £17.2k and spending of £20.6k.


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