UK grants and fundersGrays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 265896
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Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 265896. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Thurrock. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity provides grants to individuals and organisations in need of financial assistance which are located in Thurrock, Essex.” Its charitable objects are: “To apply the clear income of the charity for such charitable Purposes, including in particular Recreational Purposes, for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Grays and the neighbourhood thereof as the trustees think fit.” In the year to 8 Mar 2026 it reported income of £12.5k and spending of £10.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.5k
Latest spending
£10.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2026 | £12.5k | £10.4k |
| 8 Mar 2025 | £14.5k | £9,625 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | £14.7k | £23.3k |
| 8 Mar 2023 | £15.2k | £10.5k |
| 8 Mar 2022 | £13.1k | £18.6k |
Charitable objects
To apply the clear income of the charity for such charitable Purposes, including in particular Recreational Purposes, for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Grays and the neighbourhood thereof as the trustees think fit.
Where it operates
Thurrock
- Also known as
- Grays Recreational Trust
- Formerly
- Grays Sports Ground
- Trustees
- 6
What Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity funds
Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 8 Mar 2026, it spent £72.5k in total.
How to apply to Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (myspace.com) 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 Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity
Is Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Thurrock.
Does Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity give each year?
The register does not break out Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 8 Mar 2026 was £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.5k a year.
How large is Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity?
In its latest reported year Grays Public Purposes and Recreational Charity reported income of £12.5k and spending of £10.4k.
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