# The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307696 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307696)
- Latest income: £1,683; spending £1,781
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-charity-of-william-thatcher

Distribution to School & Church & individuals to promote Christian Education

## 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 Jun 2025 | £1,683 | £1,781 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £1,647 | £1,601 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £1,640 | £1,452 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £1,618 | £1,173 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £1,577 | £2,094 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the education of children by (a) Payments not exceeding $1 each by way of prizes or rewards to or for the benefit of children who regularly attend a sunday school and have attended a public elementary school. (b) Payments not exceeding $5 each in order to encourage the continuance of their attendance at school (c) Payment of exhibitions for higher education. (d) Payments for the promotion of the instruction in religious knowledge in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England of scholars in any public elementary school in bredgar.

## What it funds

The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher reported income of £1,683 and spending of £1,781. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £8,101 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher 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 The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher fund?

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

### Does The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher give each year?

The register does not break out The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £1,781. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,620 a year.

### How large is The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher?

In its latest reported year The Ecclesiastical Charity of William Thatcher reported income of £1,683 and spending of £1,781.


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