# Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 260564 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/260564)
- Latest income: £492; spending £1
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-branch-of-church-lands-charity

Providing assistance, when required, to the parish church, parish school or individuals residing within the ancient boundaries of Ruardean parish.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | £492 | £1 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2025 | £433 | £4 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £482 | £500 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £324 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £538 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church of ruardean, and subject thereto, in or towards defraying any like charges in respect of the maintenance of the services of the said church, and of the furniture thereof.

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity reported income of £492 and spending of £1. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2026, it spent £505 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity 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 Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity fund?

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

### Does Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2026 was £1. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £101 a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Branch of Church Lands Charity reported income of £492 and spending of £1.


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