# The Parsonage Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1053921 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1053921)
- Latest income: £5,000; spending £3,500
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Devon, Hampshire
- Other names: Parsonage Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parsonage-trust

Promotion of educational opportunities in the UK and overseas

## 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 | £5,000 | £3,500 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,695 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,589 | £1,128 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £3,622 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,322 | £2,451 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To hold the capital and income of the trust fund to apply the income and all such part or parts of the capital for or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to or financial provisions for such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Parsonage Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training 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 Parsonage Trust reported income of £5,000 and spending of £3,500. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Devon and Hampshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parsonage Trust 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

### Is The Parsonage Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Parsonage Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Parsonage Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Devon and Hampshire.

### Does The Parsonage Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Parsonage Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Parsonage 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 Dec 2025 was £3,500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,560 a year.

### How large is The Parsonage Trust?

In its latest reported year The Parsonage Trust reported income of £5,000 and spending of £3,500.


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