# Preston Bissett Recreational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203003 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203003)
- Latest income: £14.7k; spending £3,909
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/preston-bissett-recreational-trust

To promote activities which will benefit the recreation and welfare of Preston Bissett villagers.

## 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 | £14.7k | £3,909 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,923 | £20k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,636 | £6,085 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 5. Objects of the charitythe objects of the charity are:(1) The advancement of education of children and of adults resident in the area of benefit, provided such education shall not be inconsistent with the principles and practices of the church of England. (2) To provide facilities (not inconsistent with the principles and practices of the church of England) for recreation, or other leisure-time occupation, in the interests of social welfare, for persons who have need of the facilities because of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty, or social and economic circumstances, or to members of the public at large, in the area of benefit.(3) The property described in the schedule may be retained for use for the objects, or may be leased, in whole or in part, to the CIO on a peppercorn, or such other terms as the trustees may determine, for use for the objects, provided that the term of the lease shall not exceed 64 years.

## What it funds

Preston Bissett Recreational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Preston Bissett Recreational Trust reported income of £14.7k and spending of £3,909. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £30k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Preston Bissett Recreational Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Preston Bissett Recreational Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Preston Bissett Recreational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Preston Bissett Recreational Trust fund?

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

### Does Preston Bissett Recreational Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Preston Bissett Recreational Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Preston Bissett Recreational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Preston Bissett Recreational 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 £3,909. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £9,991 a year.

### How large is Preston Bissett Recreational Trust?

In its latest reported year Preston Bissett Recreational Trust reported income of £14.7k and spending of £3,909.


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