# The Moss Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 258031 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/258031)
- Latest income: £138; spending £743
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire, West Sussex
- Other names: Moss Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/moss-charitable-trust

The Charity used to receive income under Gift Aid from its contributors and distribute these funds at the discretion of the Trustees, and on the recommendation of the contributor to Charitable causes supported by the Trustees. The Trust has now transferred its activities to Impact Giving (UK) Trust and is in process of closing down. No applications for funding will be considered.

## 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 2025 | £138 | £743 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,005 | £3,335 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £137 | £703 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £135 | £537 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £135 | £524 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the county borough of bournemouth, and the counties of Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex and in particular the advancement of religion either home or overseas, the advancement of eduation and the relief of poverty disease and sickness.

## What it funds

The Moss Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Moss Charitable Trust reported income of £138 and spending of £743. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £5,842 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire and West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Moss Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Moss Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Moss Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Moss Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire and West Sussex.

### Does The Moss Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Moss Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Moss Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Moss Charitable Trust'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 2025 was £743. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,168 a year.

### How large is The Moss Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Moss Charitable Trust reported income of £138 and spending of £743.


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