# James Cook Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 240141 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/240141)
- Website: https://www.saintmaryschurchbridgwater
- Latest income: £205; spending £418
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-cook-bequest

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.

## 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 | £205 | £418 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £200 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £197 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £196 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £191 | £191 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year James Cook Bequest reported income of £205 and spending of £418. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £609 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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