# The Parochial Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 515251 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/515251)
- Latest income: £47.6k; spending £41.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parochial-charity

For inhabitants of the Parish of Smisby:a. Relief of the aged and poor and of distress and sicknessb. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants in regard to social welfare, recreation and leisure occupationc. Provision and support of educational facilities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Parochial Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Parochial Charity reported income of £47.6k and spending of £41.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parochial Charity 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 The Parochial Charity open for applications now?

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

### Does The Parochial Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Parochial Charity?

In its latest reported year The Parochial Charity reported income of £47.6k and spending of £41.9k.


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