# Loughton Parochial Charities

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 211426 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/211426)
- Latest income: £5,066; spending £2,982
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Recreation
- Who it helps: Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/loughton-parochial-charities

Distribution of small amounts of money each year to deserving local groups and stewardship of the Loughton Potato Ground, a local allotment.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £5,066 | £2,982 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,095 | £6,748 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,206 | £4,465 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,210 | £2,695 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,102 | £4,043 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> See individual constituents

## What it funds

Loughton Parochial Charities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes recreation for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Loughton Parochial Charities reported income of £5,066 and spending of £2,982. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Loughton Parochial Charities 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 Loughton Parochial Charities open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Loughton Parochial Charities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Loughton Parochial Charities fund?

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

### Does Loughton Parochial Charities give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Loughton Parochial Charities makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Loughton Parochial Charities give each year?

The register does not break out Loughton Parochial Charities's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2,982. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,187 a year.

### How large is Loughton Parochial Charities?

In its latest reported year Loughton Parochial Charities reported income of £5,066 and spending of £2,982.


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