# Longcot Village Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1053052 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1053052)
- Latest income: £1,641; spending £2,233
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Longcot and Fernham Village Hall Committee (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/longcot-village-trust

The object of the charity is the general benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Longcot in the County of Oxford in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £1,641 | £2,233 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £1,535 | £1,477 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £3,740 | £2,372 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £1,238 | £27k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £195k | £225k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parishes of Longcot and fernham without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.

## What it funds

Longcot Village Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Longcot Village Trust reported income of £1,641 and spending of £2,233. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £258k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Longcot Village Trust 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 Longcot Village Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Longcot Village Trust fund?

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

### Does Longcot Village Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Longcot Village Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Longcot Village Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Longcot Village 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 Jan 2026 was £2,233. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £51.6k a year.

### How large is Longcot Village Trust?

In its latest reported year Longcot Village Trust reported income of £1,641 and spending of £2,233.


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