UK grants and fundersMrs Lomas Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1004007
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Mrs Lomas Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1004007. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “The charity was formed by the Rector and Churchwardens of St Margaret's church, Isfield, East Sussex following a bequest to them in January 1989 by Mrs Margaret Lomas. Her will specified that it was to be applied for such religious purposes in their parish as they think fit.” Its charitable objects are: “(a)repair, upkeep and improvement of the fabric of the parish church and the maintenance of the services therin. (b)advancement or promotion of the religious and charitable work of the chursh of England in that ecclesiastical parish.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,470 and spending of £11k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,470
Latest spending
£11k
- What it funds
- Religious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £9,470 | £11k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,596 | £4,596 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,194 | £5,480 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,160 | £13k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,928 | £9,000 |
Charitable objects
(a)repair, upkeep and improvement of the fabric of the parish church and the maintenance of the services therin. (b)advancement or promotion of the religious and charitable work of the chursh of England in that ecclesiastical parish.
Where it operates
East Sussex
- Trustees
- 2
What Mrs Lomas Trust funds
Mrs Lomas Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £43.1k in total.
How to apply to Mrs Lomas Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mrs Lomas 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 Mrs Lomas Trust
Is Mrs Lomas Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mrs Lomas Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Mrs Lomas Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.
Does Mrs Lomas Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Mrs Lomas Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Mrs Lomas Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Mrs Lomas 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 £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,615 a year.
How large is Mrs Lomas Trust?
In its latest reported year Mrs Lomas Trust reported income of £9,470 and spending of £11k.
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