# The Edward Jeggins Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 227148 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/227148)
- Latest income: £5,113; spending £2,350
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Other names: The Jeggins Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edward-jeggins-trust

We can make grants to Societies of the New Church in Great Britain which are affiliated to the General Conference of the New Church towards the cost of maintaining their religious activities, for example, by improving or renovating their premises.

## 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 Apr 2026 | £5,113 | £2,350 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £4,836 | £1,435 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £4,517 | £6,455 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £4,522 | £840 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £4,063 | £5,420 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of such societies or congregations, together with one or more of the several places for retreats, education, and worship, of the new Christian church (swedenborgian) worshipping in Great Britain as the trustees shall decide.

## What it funds

The Edward Jeggins 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 The Edward Jeggins Trust reported income of £5,113 and spending of £2,350. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £16.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Edward Jeggins Trust 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 Edward Jeggins Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Edward Jeggins Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.

### Does The Edward Jeggins Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Edward Jeggins Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Edward Jeggins Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Edward Jeggins Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £2,350. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,300 a year.

### How large is The Edward Jeggins Trust?

In its latest reported year The Edward Jeggins Trust reported income of £5,113 and spending of £2,350.


## 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)