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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 286839
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Oldcastle Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 286839. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Making grants to other charities and providing support to churches and clergy.” Its charitable objects are: “To support or promote such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £11.2k and spending of £11.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.2k
Latest spending
£11.1k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Older peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11.2k | £11.1k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £11.1k | £6,335 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.8k | £5,479 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £11.7k | £6,914 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £11.5k | £9,027 |
Charitable objects
To support or promote such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 2
What The Oldcastle Charity funds
The Oldcastle Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £38.8k in total.
How to apply to The Oldcastle Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Oldcastle Charity 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 about The Oldcastle Charity
Is The Oldcastle Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Oldcastle Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Oldcastle Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Oldcastle Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Oldcastle Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Oldcastle Charity give each year?
The register does not break out The Oldcastle Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £11.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,767 a year.
How large is The Oldcastle Charity?
In its latest reported year The Oldcastle Charity reported income of £11.2k and spending of £11.1k.
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