# James Edward Powles Will Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000285 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000285)
- Latest income: £2,539; spending £2,274
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Norfolk
- Other names: James Edward Powles: Will Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-edward-powles-will-trust

To pay the income of the Charity to the P.C.C. of St. Mary's Church Happisburgh, Norfolk to be earmarked for use and application towards the upkeep of the graveyard of the church.

## 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 | £2,539 | £2,274 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,478 | £2,506 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,344 | £2,375 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,306 | £2,721 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,717 | £828 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Keeping the graveyard of st mary's church happisburgh in good order and repair

## What it funds

James Edward Powles Will Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year James Edward Powles Will Trust reported income of £2,539 and spending of £2,274. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Edward Powles Will Trust 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 James Edward Powles Will Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from James Edward Powles Will Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does James Edward Powles Will Trust fund?

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

### Does James Edward Powles Will Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that James Edward Powles Will Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does James Edward Powles Will Trust give each year?

The register does not break out James Edward Powles Will Trust'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 £2,274. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,141 a year.

### How large is James Edward Powles Will Trust?

In its latest reported year James Edward Powles Will Trust reported income of £2,539 and spending of £2,274.


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