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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177763
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The Mercy Ward Church Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177763. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “To advance the Christian religion by supporting the mission and ministry of the Church of England in the parishes of Long and Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire and the Dorchester Team Ministry; without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, helping preserve, maintain and where appropriate develop the fabric of the…” Its charitable objects are: “‘the objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance the Christian religion, by:a. Supporting the mission and ministry of the church of England in the parishes of long and little wittenham, Oxfordshire ('the parish') and the dorchester team ministry;b. In particular but without prejudice to the generality…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,163 and spending of £8,061.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,163
Latest spending
£8,061
- What it funds
- Religious activitiesEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,163 | £8,061 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,011 | £1,062 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,686 | £66 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,160 | £9,442 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £36 | £7,097 |
Charitable objects
‘the objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance the Christian religion, by:a. Supporting the mission and ministry of the church of England in the parishes of long and little wittenham, Oxfordshire ('the parish') and the dorchester team ministry;b. In particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, helping preserve, maintaining and, where appropriate, developing the fabric of the parish church of st mary long wittenham, Oxfordshire; andc. Supporting any purpose intended to further the work of the church of England and the spiritual, moral and physical education and training of the inhabitants of the parish in such ways as the charity trustees may from time to time think.’
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Mercy Ward Church Trust funds
The Mercy Ward Church Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £25.7k in total.
How to apply to The Mercy Ward Church Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Mercy Ward Church Trust 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 about The Mercy Ward Church Trust
Is The Mercy Ward Church Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Mercy Ward Church Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Mercy Ward Church Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Mercy Ward Church Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Mercy Ward Church Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Mercy Ward Church Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Mercy Ward Church 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 Dec 2025 was £8,061. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,146 a year.
How large is The Mercy Ward Church Trust?
In its latest reported year The Mercy Ward Church Trust reported income of £7,163 and spending of £8,061.
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