# James Symons

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 310184 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/310184)
- Latest income: £40; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Somerset
- Other names: Symonds Trust (working); Symons Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-symons

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN PARISH OF CHURCHILL

## 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 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £40 | £97 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £40 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the religious education in accordace with doctrines of the church of England of persons under the age of 25 years who are resident in the parish of churchill.

## What it funds

James Symons is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year James Symons reported income of £40 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £97 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from James Symons 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 Symons open for applications now?

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

### Where does James Symons fund?

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

### Does James Symons give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does James Symons give each year?

The register does not break out James Symons'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19 a year.

### How large is James Symons?

In its latest reported year James Symons reported income of £40 and spending of £0.


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