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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 276227
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Ethel Pople Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 276227. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “In accordance with the will of the late Ethel Amy Pople, the charity provides financial assistance to the elderly and/or infirm of Cocklake, Crickham, Clewer and Wedmore (all of which are in Somerset).” Its charitable objects are: “The asistance of elderly and/or infirm of cocklake crickham clewer and wedmore in the county of Somerset.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £5,678 and spending of £6,141.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,678
Latest spending
£6,141
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Older peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,678 | £6,141 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £6,875 | £5,041 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,471 | £5,094 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £6,416 | £12.5k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £10.1k | £3,951 |
Charitable objects
The asistance of elderly and/or infirm of cocklake crickham clewer and wedmore in the county of Somerset.
Where it operates
Somerset
- Trustees
- 2
What The Ethel Pople Trust funds
The Ethel Pople Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £32.7k in total.
How to apply to The Ethel Pople Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ethel Pople 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 about The Ethel Pople Trust
Is The Ethel Pople Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ethel Pople Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ethel Pople Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does The Ethel Pople Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ethel Pople Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Ethel Pople Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ethel Pople 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 Aug 2025 was £6,141. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,544 a year.
How large is The Ethel Pople Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ethel Pople Trust reported income of £5,678 and spending of £6,141.
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