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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 237939
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31 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Francis Barker's Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 237939. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “One and a half per cent of the income is given to Beckingham Parochial Church Council, Nottinghamshire. The balance of the income is for the benefit of the Parishes of Gainsborugh, Lea and Morton, Lincolnshire to assist persons in need and to contribut to and support charitable associations, institutions or trusts.” Its charitable objects are: “1) one and a half per cent of income of the charity for the beckingham parochial church council, beckingham, Nottinghamshire. 2) to pay or apply the balance of the income of the trust fund within the parishes of gainsborough, lea and morton, Lincolnshire to assist persons in need and to contribute to and support…” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £3,992 and spending of £2,054.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,992
Latest spending
£2,054
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,992 | £2,054 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,062 | £1,330 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £1,474 | £404 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £981 | £565 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £969 | £415 |
Charitable objects
1) one and a half per cent of income of the charity for the beckingham parochial church council, beckingham, Nottinghamshire. 2) to pay or apply the balance of the income of the trust fund within the parishes of gainsborough, lea and morton, Lincolnshire to assist persons in need and to contribute to and support charitable associations, institutions or trusts.
Where it operates
Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire
- Also known as
- Gainsborough Parochial Charity
- Trustees
- 8
What Francis Barker's Charity funds
Francis Barker's Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £4,768 in total.
How to apply to Francis Barker's Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Francis Barker's Charity 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 Francis Barker's Charity
Is Francis Barker's Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Francis Barker's Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Francis Barker's Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Does Francis Barker's Charity give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Francis Barker's Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Francis Barker's Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Francis Barker's Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £2,054. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £954 a year.
How large is Francis Barker's Charity?
In its latest reported year Francis Barker's Charity reported income of £3,992 and spending of £2,054.
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