# Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1099897 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099897)
- Latest income: £2,203; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parish-of-central-exeter-st-stephen-ernest-and-winifred-brook-gift

Support for the Parish of Central Exeter in connection with St.Stephen 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 Dec 2025 | £2,203 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,371 | £5,000 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,026 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,793 | £2,840 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,605 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> I. The upkeep and repair and improvement of the fabric of the church of st Stephen in the parish of Central Exeter or of other costs in connection with the services held thereinii should at any time it become impossible to apply the funds for the benefit of st stephens church then they may be applied to other churches within the parish or the city of Exeter

## What it funds

Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift reported income of £2,203 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,840 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift in its sources (last checked 6 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 Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift fund?

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

### Does Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift give each year?

The register does not break out Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,568 a year.

### How large is Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift?

In its latest reported year Parish of Central Exeter St Stephen the Ernest and Winifred Brook Gift reported income of £2,203 and spending of £0.


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