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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 501634
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Joseph Hirst is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 501634. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kirklees. The register describes its activities as: “To the upkeep and maintenance of the Sunday school and church house buildings.” Its charitable objects are: “The maintenance and support of the organist and choir of the parish church of st. Mary, wilshaw and the sexton or verger of the said church and for such other purposes as the patroness or patron for th e time being of the said church shall think porper to dispose of the same for the benefit of the church schoolhouse…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £2,722 and spending of £269.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,722
Latest spending
£269
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,722 | £269 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,645 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,333 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,784 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,532 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The maintenance and support of the organist and choir of the parish church of st. Mary, wilshaw and the sexton or verger of the said church and for such other purposes as the patroness or patron for th e time being of the said church shall think porper to dispose of the same for the benefit of the church schoolhouse and premises.
Where it operates
Kirklees
- Also known as
- Joseph Hirst Non-Educational Trust
- Trustees
- 2
What Joseph Hirst funds
Joseph Hirst is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £269 in total.
How to apply to Joseph Hirst
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Joseph Hirst 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 about Joseph Hirst
Is Joseph Hirst open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Joseph Hirst is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Joseph Hirst fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kirklees.
Does Joseph Hirst give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Joseph Hirst makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Joseph Hirst give each year?
The register does not break out Joseph Hirst'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 £269. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £54 a year.
How large is Joseph Hirst?
In its latest reported year Joseph Hirst reported income of £2,722 and spending of £269.
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