UK funding workspaceThe Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund grants and how to apply
Local / combined authority · Charity no. 1209991
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The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1209991. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “To relieve and assist isolated, vulnerable or needy individuals and families in the Local Government District for Canterbury City Council, by providing vouchers, food or any other means as the trustees deem appropriate. Such assistance to be gifted in the name of the Lord Mayor of Canterbury.” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve and assist isolated, vulnerable or needy individuals and families in the local government district for canterbury city council, by providing vouchers, food or any other means as the trustees deem appropriate. Such assistance to be gifted in the name of the Lord Mayor of canterbury.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £12.1k and spending of £16.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.1k
Latest spending
£16.9k
- What it funds
- Disability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £12.1k | £16.9k |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £15.8k | £638 |
Charitable objects
To relieve and assist isolated, vulnerable or needy individuals and families in the local government district for canterbury city council, by providing vouchers, food or any other means as the trustees deem appropriate. Such assistance to be gifted in the name of the Lord Mayor of canterbury.
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
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What The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund funds
The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 2 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £17.5k in total.
How to apply to The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (christmasgiftfund.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund
Is The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund'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 2026 was £16.9k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £8,765 a year.
How large is The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund?
In its latest reported year The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund reported income of £12.1k and spending of £16.9k.
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