# The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of West Swindon in the Diocese of Bristol

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213949 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213949)
- Website: https://www.htschurch.org.uk
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Swindon
- Other names: Holy Trinity Church, Shaw, West Swindon (working)
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parochial-church-council-of-ecclesiastical-parish-of-west-swindon-in-diocese-of-

The purpose of the charity is to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church. The charity does this by providing activities for worship and well-being that benefit the general public.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> Promoting in the Ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church.

## What it funds

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of West Swindon in the Diocese of Bristol 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 and provides buildings / facilities / open space.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of West Swindon in the Diocese of Bristol in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (htschurch.org.uk) 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.

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