# The Lord Mayor of Canterbury'S Christmas Gift Fund

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1209991 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209991)
- Website: http://www.christmasgiftfund.co.uk/
- Latest income: £12.1k; spending £16.9k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lord-mayor-of-canterburys-christmas-gift-fund

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.

## 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 2026 | £12.1k | £16.9k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £15.8k | £638 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Lord Mayor of Canterbury'S Christmas Gift Fund reported income of £12.1k and spending of £16.9k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £17.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lord Mayor of Canterbury'S Christmas Gift Fund in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is The Lord Mayor of Canterbury'S Christmas Gift Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 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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