# Old Parish Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 252168 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/252168)
- Latest income: £89.1k; spending £93.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/old-parish-trust

The first obligation is to meet the outgoings and repair and maintain the homes owned by the charitiy. Up to one third of any remaining income may be distributed as grants for the advancement of education. The balance may be applied for relief of 'those in need' among the residents. Any residue may be used for the general benefit of parish inhabitants.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Old Parish Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Old Parish Trust reported income of £89.1k and spending of £93.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Old Parish Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Parish Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Old Parish Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Old Parish Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Old Parish Trust?

In its latest reported year Old Parish Trust reported income of £89.1k and spending of £93.5k.


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