# Francis Barker'S Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 237939 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/237939)
- Latest income: £3,992; spending £2,054
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire
- Other names: Gainsborough Parochial Charity (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/francis-barkers-charity

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,992 | £2,054 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,062 | £1,330 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £1,474 | £404 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £981 | £565 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £969 | £415 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Francis Barker'S Charity reported income of £3,992 and spending of £2,054. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £4,768 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

## How to apply

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

### 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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