# James Bolland Charity for the Poor

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508196 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508196)
- Latest income: £2,805; spending £857
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: City of Wakefield
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-bolland-charity-for-poor

Church Based Charity Restricted to South Elmsall & South Kirkby only

## 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 Mar 2024 | £2,805 | £857 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,398 | £649 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,254 | £244 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,679 | £2,580 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In relieving either generally or individually persons who have resided in the beneficial area for not less than 10 years next preceding the time of relief and who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.

## What it funds

James Bolland Charity for the Poor is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year James Bolland Charity for the Poor reported income of £2,805 and spending of £857. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2024, it spent £4,330 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Wakefield.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Bolland Charity for the Poor 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 James Bolland Charity for the Poor open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Bolland Charity for the Poor is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does James Bolland Charity for the Poor fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Wakefield.

### Does James Bolland Charity for the Poor give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that James Bolland Charity for the Poor makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does James Bolland Charity for the Poor give each year?

The register does not break out James Bolland Charity for the Poor's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2024 was £857. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £1,083 a year.

### How large is James Bolland Charity for the Poor?

In its latest reported year James Bolland Charity for the Poor reported income of £2,805 and spending of £857.


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