# The Firdale Christian Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1011863 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1011863)
- Latest income: £71.5k; spending £82.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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/firdale-christian-trust

Awarding small grants towards the fees of students studying at theological college or university for full time Christian ministry or those volunteering for Christian service at home or oversees. Grants are also considered for Christian missions and for bursary funds for Christian colleges and supporting schools beyond the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Firdale Christian Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Firdale Christian Trust reported income of £71.5k and spending of £82.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Firdale Christian 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 Firdale Christian Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Firdale Christian Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Firdale Christian Trust?

In its latest reported year The Firdale Christian Trust reported income of £71.5k and spending of £82.8k.


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