# Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059954 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059954)
- Website: https://stmarystarofthesea.net/contact-us/
- Latest income: £1,419; spending £945
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: East Sussex
- Other names: Coleman Trust (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/miss-esperance-louise-marie-colemans-will-trust

The charity's funds are applied in Hastings and Pett for such charitable objects in connection with the Roman Catholic church of St Mary Star of the Sea in Hastings and its Chapel in Pett as the trustees see fit.

## 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 | £1,419 | £945 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,355 | £945 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,470 | £1,800 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,044 | £1,020 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income to be applied for such charitable purposes in connection with the Roman Catholic church of st. Mary star of the sea hastings as the incumbent shall think fit.

## What it funds

Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will 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 organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust reported income of £1,419 and spending of £945. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,710 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (stmarystarofthesea.net) 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 Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

### Does Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will 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 £945. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £942 a year.

### How large is Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust?

In its latest reported year Miss Esperance Louise Marie Coleman'S Will Trust reported income of £1,419 and spending of £945.


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