# Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1064939 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1064939)
- Website: https://www.manchester.anglican.org/
- Latest income: £17.6k; spending £4,894
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oldham
- Other names: The Henshaw Trust (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oldham-henshaw-and-church-of-england-educational-trust

The aim of the Trust is the promotion of Gods Kingdom through the provision of Primary and Secondary Schools where the faith and worship of the Church of England can be taught and practised and the children brought to Confirmation and worshipping membership of the Church.

## 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 2026 | £17.6k | £4,894 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £17k | £14.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £16.6k | £906 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £16.5k | £1 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £15.8k | £2 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) paying the boarding fees at the hostel in respect of boys and girls born, or resident in or near Oldham who are orphans, or fatherless or motherless2) for the benefit of pupils born, or resident, in or near Oldham who are in need of financial assistance, by aiding their education of training. For full details see part 3 of scheme dated 8 december 1950

## What it funds

Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust reported income of £17.6k and spending of £4,894. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (manchester.anglican.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust fund?

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

### Does Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational 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 2026 was £4,894. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,007 a year.

### How large is Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust?

In its latest reported year Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust reported income of £17.6k and spending of £4,894.


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