# Miss E L Browne Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255595 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255595)
- Latest income: £387; spending £88
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Other names: Diocese of Southwell (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/miss-e-l-browne-trust

Income for use at the discretion of the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £387 | £88 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,162 | £643 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,000 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £199 | £62 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To the bishop of southwell for the time being to be used or applied in his sole discretion for the relief of the poor gentlefolk in the diocese of southwell.

## What it funds

Miss E L Browne Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Miss E L Browne Trust reported income of £387 and spending of £88. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £793 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Miss E L Browne 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

### Is Miss E L Browne Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Miss E L Browne Trust fund?

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

### Does Miss E L Browne Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Miss E L Browne Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Miss E L Browne Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Miss E L Browne 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 £88. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £159 a year.

### How large is Miss E L Browne Trust?

In its latest reported year Miss E L Browne Trust reported income of £387 and spending of £88.


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