# Nessa'S Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203955 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203955)
- Latest income: £16.4k; spending £13.9k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Oldham, Bangladesh
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nessas-trust

Nessa's Trust is actively engaged in a range of activities aimed at addressing poverty in third-world countries, particularly in Bangladesh. Our current activities include:a. Home Constructionb. Clean Water Projectc. Food aid and Clothing distributiond. Online Fundraising

## 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 Mar 2025 | £16.4k | £13.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £9,275 | £7,671 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:? The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in Oldham through the provision of grants, goods or services.? The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living predominantly in Bangladesh, but also elsewhere in the world in times of crisis, by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.

## What it funds

Nessa'S Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability 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 Nessa'S Trust reported income of £16.4k and spending of £13.9k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £21.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oldham and Bangladesh.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nessa'S 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 Nessa'S Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Nessa'S Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oldham and Bangladesh.

### Does Nessa'S Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Nessa'S Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Nessa'S 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 Mar 2025 was £13.9k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £10.8k a year.

### How large is Nessa'S Trust?

In its latest reported year Nessa'S Trust reported income of £16.4k and spending of £13.9k.


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