# Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254786 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254786)
- Latest income: £480; spending £480
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Toppesfield Parish Church (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-charity-of-john-and-william-edwards

To give income to church treasurer.

## 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 2025 | £480 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £480 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £480 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £480 | £480 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £480 | £480 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Towards the reparation of the church at toppesfield.

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards 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 organisations. In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards reported income of £480 and spending of £480. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £2,400 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards 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 Charity of John and William Edwards open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards fund?

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

### Does Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards'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 2025 was £480. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £480 a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of John and William Edwards reported income of £480 and spending of £480.


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