# The Great Glen United Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 701901 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/701901)
- Latest income: £6,875; spending £950
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Other names: Great Glen Town Charity (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/great-glen-united-charity

Relief to any resident of Great Glen who is facing financial hardship, distress or sicknessSupport to any Great Glen resident who requires financial assistance to further their educationSupport to local organisations that promote social welfare such as clubs and sporting activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,875 | £950 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,551 | £1,971 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,799 | £3,750 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,602 | £500 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,121 | £3,137 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in one or more of the following ways, or in such ways as the trustees think fit: (a) The relief of the aged, impotent and poor; (b) The relief of distress and sickness; (c) The provision and support with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; (d) The provision and support of educational facilities.

## What it funds

The Great Glen United Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Great Glen United Charity reported income of £6,875 and spending of £950. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Great Glen United Charity in its sources (last checked 5 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 Great Glen United Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Great Glen United Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Great Glen United Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire.

### Does The Great Glen United Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Great Glen United Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Great Glen United Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The Great Glen United Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £950. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,062 a year.

### How large is The Great Glen United Charity?

In its latest reported year The Great Glen United Charity reported income of £6,875 and spending of £950.


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