# The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1117089 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117089)
- Latest income: £1,179; spending £3,062
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derby City, Leicester City
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/knights-of-st-columba-bursary-for-education-of-a-priest-or-priests-for-diocese-o

To support the Bishop of Nottingham in the requirements to train future priests and deacons for the Diocese of Nottingham:-by raising funds to support this cause; by investing them appropriately; and by making appropriate donations to the Bishop from the accumulated funds.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,179 | £3,062 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £981 | £1,560 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £992 | £4,061 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £766 | £20 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £716 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The education of a Priest or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham

## What it funds

The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham reported income of £1,179 and spending of £3,062. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £8,703 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derby City and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham 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 The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derby City and 1 more area.

### Does The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham give each year?

The register does not break out The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £3,062. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,741 a year.

### How large is The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham?

In its latest reported year The Knights of St Columba Bursary for the Education of A Priest Or Priests for the Diocese of Nottingham reported income of £1,179 and spending of £3,062.


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