# Old Newton and Gipping Community Council

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1160820 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160820)
- Latest income: £12.1k; spending £14.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-newton-and-gipping-community-council

The charity operates in the Old Newton and Gipping areas of Suffolk. It publishes a village newsletter and operates a lottery which is registered with the Local Authority. Funds are raised from the lottery and from advertisements which appear in the village newsletter. Funds raised are distributed to assist organisations within the charity's area of benefit, in accordance with its constitution.

## 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 | £12.1k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.7k | £9,944 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.3k | £9,124 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.1k | £13.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects ('the objects') are :-(a) To provide recreational facilities, playing fields, playgrounds, community centres and other amenities of a similar character for the benefit of the community residing in old Newton and Gipping and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit') in the interests of social welfare and with the objects of advancing education, furthering health or in pursuing any objects which now are, or hereafter may be deemed to be , charitable, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions, including the use of any facility for meetings, lectures and classes or other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.(b) (i) In furtherance of the above purposes the charity may raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations and a weekly lottery known as "little ernie"/"the village lottery".(ii) will publish a village news letter known as "the old Newton and Gipping crier", at least six times per annum.(c) Provided always that nothing in the foregoing shall authorise or empower the charity to participate directly or indirectly in any activity which is not charitable, according to the laws of the United Kingdom, for the time being in force and the whole of the property…

## What it funds

Old Newton and Gipping Community Council is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Old Newton and Gipping Community Council reported income of £12.1k and spending of £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £62k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old Newton and Gipping Community Council 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

### Is Old Newton and Gipping Community Council open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Old Newton and Gipping Community Council is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Old Newton and Gipping Community Council fund?

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

### Does Old Newton and Gipping Community Council give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Old Newton and Gipping Community Council makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Old Newton and Gipping Community Council give each year?

The register does not break out Old Newton and Gipping Community Council'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 £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.4k a year.

### How large is Old Newton and Gipping Community Council?

In its latest reported year Old Newton and Gipping Community Council reported income of £12.1k and spending of £14.7k.


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