# Pontesbury Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 243461 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/243461)
- Latest income: £1,980; spending £1,740
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pontesbury-charity

Small amounts of money are paid to local people who are deemed to be 'in need'.The payment is usually made at Christmas time.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £1,980 | £1,740 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,860 | £2,075 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,856 | £2,600 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,818 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,787 | £1,350 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income to be applied in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parish of Pontesbury who are in conditions of need hardship or distress by making grants of money and providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.

## What it funds

Pontesbury Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Pontesbury Charity reported income of £1,980 and spending of £1,740. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,265 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Pontesbury Charity fund?

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

### Does Pontesbury Charity give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Pontesbury Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Pontesbury Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,740. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,853 a year.

### How large is Pontesbury Charity?

In its latest reported year Pontesbury Charity reported income of £1,980 and spending of £1,740.


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