# The Purchas Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288437 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288437)
- Latest income: £51.9k; spending £10k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/purchas-charitable-trust

The policy of the trust has continued in the building of a capital sum. The aim is to support Christian education and service. Grants will be made from income and, possibly, capital. This will normally be administered through established and recognized Christian organisations, using their special knowledge and resources.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Purchas Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Purchas Charitable Trust reported income of £51.9k and spending of £10k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Purchas Charitable Trust 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

### Is The Purchas Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Purchas Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Purchas Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Purchas Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Purchas Charitable Trust reported income of £51.9k and spending of £10k.


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