# N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 800840 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/800840)
- Latest income: £24.1k; spending £22.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/n-c-bellefontaine-charitable-trust

The Trustees see their principal purpose as being that of supporting the Church in its task of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. The Trustees only consider applications from organisations known to them.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £24.1k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £23k | £26.4k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £25k | £21.4k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £22.7k | £20.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £16.9k | £22.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay or apply all income for such charitable purposes for the benefit of such charitable institutions or charitable foundations and in such proportions as shall from time to time be determined by the special trustees.

## What it funds

N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust reported income of £24.1k and spending of £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £112k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from N C Bellefontaine 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 N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out N C Bellefontaine 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 30 Apr 2026 was £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.5k a year.

### How large is N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year N C Bellefontaine Charitable Trust reported income of £24.1k and spending of £22.1k.


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