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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 294882
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Elijah Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 294882. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “to make small grants for people working in Christian ministry.” Its charitable objects are: “To pay such charitable institutuion or institutions for all or any of the charitable objects or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time determine and more particularly for the relief of human suffering and poverty consequent upon the effect of personal local national or international…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £9,014 and spending of £11.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,014
Latest spending
£11.4k
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £9,014 | £11.4k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £11.2k | £15.8k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £13.4k | £12.8k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £15.7k | £10.5k |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £6,627 | £5,536 |
Charitable objects
To pay such charitable institutuion or institutions for all or any of the charitable objects or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time determine and more particularly for the relief of human suffering and poverty consequent upon the effect of personal local national or international disaster.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 2
What Elijah Trust funds
Elijah Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £56k in total.
How to apply to Elijah Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Elijah Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 about Elijah Trust
Is Elijah Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Elijah Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Elijah Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Elijah Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Elijah Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Elijah Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Elijah 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 Jun 2025 was £11.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.
How large is Elijah Trust?
In its latest reported year Elijah Trust reported income of £9,014 and spending of £11.4k.
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