# Goodliving

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213660 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213660)
- Website: https://www.goodliving.org.uk
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/goodliving

We principally operate a Christian Bookshop at our registered address in Bideford. Additionally we can support church bookstalls and special events. We assist with the provision of bibles and other books for your school or organisation and in many cases can offer generous discounts. Some of our activities also raise funds for cxharitable causes based locally to support deprived persons abroad.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are ?to advance the Christian faith and relieve poverty? Principally but not exclusively by (i) The sale of books, cards and associated products (ii) the provision of education in faith and community matters by such means as the trustees see fit. (iii) by supporting directly or indirectly other activities that advance the Christian faith or relieve poverty.

## What it funds

Goodliving is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Goodliving in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (goodliving.org.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.

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