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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 240141
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James Cook Bequest is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 240141. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “The James Cook Bequest is a small fund to be distributed for charitable purposes and is administered by the Vicar and Churchwardens of St Mary's Church, Bridgwater.” Its charitable objects are: “To apply the income of the charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit 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…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £205 and spending of £418.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£205
Latest spending
£418
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £205 | £418 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £200 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £197 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £196 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £191 | £191 |
Charitable objects
To apply the income of the charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit 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
Where it operates
Somerset
- Trustees
- 3
What James Cook Bequest funds
James Cook Bequest is registered under general charitable purposes for 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 31 Dec 2025, it spent £609 in total.
How to apply to James Cook Bequest
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Cook Bequest in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (saintmaryschurchbridgwater) 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 James Cook Bequest
Is James Cook Bequest open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Cook Bequest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does James Cook Bequest fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does James Cook Bequest give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that James Cook Bequest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does James Cook Bequest give each year?
The register does not break out James Cook Bequest'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 £418. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £122 a year.
How large is James Cook Bequest?
In its latest reported year James Cook Bequest reported income of £205 and spending of £418.
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