# Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1068005 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1068005)
- Latest income: £739; spending £661
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Thomas Trotter Charity for St Pauls Braintree (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-charity-of-thomas-trotter-for-st-pauls-braintree

Interest from investments distributed as and when required for the maintenance of St Paul's Church, Braintree

## 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 | £739 | £661 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £788 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £948 | £1,501 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £925 | £1,523 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £655 | £1,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The repair and upkeep of the parish church of the Ecclesiastical parish of st. Paul's, Braintree; and subject thereto(b) Furthering the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the said Ecclesiastical parish.

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree 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 and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree reported income of £739 and spending of £661. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,185 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 Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree 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 Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree 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 Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree fund?

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

### Does Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree'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 £661. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,037 a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Charity of Thomas Trotter for St. Paul'S Braintree reported income of £739 and spending of £661.


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