# Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 269174 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/269174)
- Latest income: £362; spending £362
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Northamptonshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-charity-of-reverend-william-smart

Provides support for the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Chipping Warden

## 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 | £362 | £362 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £352 | £352 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £207 | £207 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £346 | £346 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £337 | £337 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In or towards the maintenance and repair of the bells of the parish church of the Ecclesiastical parish of st. Peter and st. Paul, chipping warden, or in or towards the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the parish church.

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart 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 the Reverend William Smart reported income of £362 and spending of £362. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,604 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart 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 the Reverend William Smart open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart 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 the Reverend William Smart fund?

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

### Does Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart'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 £362. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £321 a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of the Reverend William Smart reported income of £362 and spending of £362.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Rothschild Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rothschild-foundation) – 3 open schemes
- [Benefact Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benefact-trust) – 1 open scheme
- [Wolfson Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wolfson-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [Sir Halley Stewart Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-halley-stewart-trust) – 1 open scheme
- [Pears Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pears-foundation)

## Guides

- [How to apply for a grant as a partnership](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-for-grant-as-partnership)
- [Do you need a safeguarding policy to apply for a grant?](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/safeguarding-policy-grant-application)
- [Can grants pay volunteer expenses? A practical budget guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/can-grants-pay-volunteer-expenses)