# The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1037918 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1037918)
- Latest income: £3,297; spending £2,700
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Religious activities
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/godson-kendal-charitable-trust

Grant making trust

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £3,297 | £2,700 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,345 | £5,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,833 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,966 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,456 | £1,700 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes as the trustees shall think fit

## What it funds

The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability and religious activities for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust reported income of £3,297 and spending of £2,700. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £10.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust 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 The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £2,700. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,080 a year.

### How large is The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Godson-Kendal Charitable Trust reported income of £3,297 and spending of £2,700.


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