# The Fernhill Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201647 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201647)
- Company number: 14407290
- Latest income: £32.9k; spending £28.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fernhill-trust

To relieve poverty or financial hardship in the community of Over Alderley and Birtles in Cheshire by providing grants to individuals in need and/or other charities working to prevent or relieve poverty. To advance the Christian religion and the advancement of Education for those linked to the community of Over Alerley and Birtles in Cheshire

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Fernhill Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Fernhill Trust reported income of £32.9k and spending of £28.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Fernhill Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Fernhill Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Fernhill Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Fernhill Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Fernhill Trust?

In its latest reported year The Fernhill Trust reported income of £32.9k and spending of £28.5k.


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