UK funding workspaceThe George Thornton Memorial Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1169689
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The George Thornton Memorial Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1169689. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kirklees. The register describes its activities as: “To promote and maintain the performance and appreciation of music and liturgy conducted in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the catholic faith of the Church of England at the Parish Church of Christ Church Staincliffe and throughout its parish.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity (the "objects") are, for the public benefit, to promote and maintain the performance and appreciation of music and liturgy conducted in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Catholic faith of the church of England at the parish church of Christ church staincliffe (the "parish…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity (the "objects") are, for the public benefit, to promote and maintain the performance and appreciation of music and liturgy conducted in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Catholic faith of the church of England at the parish church of Christ church staincliffe (the "parish church") and throughout its parish (the "parish"), including but not exclusively by: (1) Providing financial support by way of salary, honorarium or otherwise for any director of music or organist of the said parish church; (2) The encouragement and development of musical education, outreach and mission throughout the said parish and within the said parish church; (3) Providing for the replacement and maintenance of the church organ at the said parish church;(4) Providing for the electrification and maintenance of the tower clock (5) Providing, in exceptional circumstances only, financial support towards the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the said parish church in the event that failure to perform such maintenance or repair may threaten the sustainability and future viability of the said parish or parish church.
Where it operates
Kirklees
- Trustees
- 1
What The George Thornton Memorial Trust funds
The George Thornton Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to The George Thornton Memorial Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The George Thornton Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (staincliffe.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The George Thornton Memorial Trust
Is The George Thornton Memorial Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The George Thornton Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The George Thornton Memorial Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kirklees.
Does The George Thornton Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The George Thornton Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The George Thornton Memorial Trust?
In its latest reported year The George Thornton Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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