# Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255234 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255234)
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £11.9k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Portsmouth City
- Other names: Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connexion with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) (previous); St Simon's Waverley Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ecclesiastical-purposes-in-connection-with-church-of-england

Supporting the local community and St Simon's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £11.8k | £11.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £11.1k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.5k | £13.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £10.3k | £11.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £9,681 | £11.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of st. Simons church, southsea, in respect to such religious Purposes and objects as the trustees with the consent of the vicar shall agree upon.

## What it funds

Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) 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 Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £59.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Portsmouth City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) in its sources (last checked 6 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 Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Portsmouth City.

### Does Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) give each year?

The register does not break out Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust)'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 2026 was £11.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.8k a year.

### How large is Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust)?

In its latest reported year Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connection with the Church of England (Waverley Trust) reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.9k.


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