The Pearson Bequest grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1189635
The Pearson Bequest is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1189635. The register describes its activities as: “The Pearson Bequest was established from a legacy left to The Church of the Ascension in the 1966, for the purpose ofthe church building fund. It has been under the administration of the incumbent and the elected churchwardens (thetrustees of the charity) since that time. The trustees have identified the need for a…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £22.4k and spending of £0.
Verified 19 days ago24 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Religious activities
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What The Pearson Bequest funds
The Pearson Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
How to apply to The Pearson Bequest
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Pearson Bequest 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 about The Pearson Bequest
Is The Pearson Bequest open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Pearson Bequest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Pearson Bequest give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Pearson Bequest makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Pearson Bequest?
In its latest reported year The Pearson Bequest reported income of £22.4k and spending of £0.
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