UK funding workspaceThe Rainhill Gala grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1145844
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Rainhill Gala is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1145844. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Knowsley, Liverpool City, St Helens, Halton and Warrington. The register describes its activities as: “Running an annual gala and other activities to raise funds for the relief of hardship either generally or individually of people and organisations within a radius of ten miles measured in a straight line from Rainhill railway station.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people and organisations within a radius of 10 miles measured in a straight line from Rainhill railway station by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £17.4k and spending of £18k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.4k
Latest spending
£18k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £17.4k | £18k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £23.8k | £24.2k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £24.4k | £25.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £68 | £320 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £45 | £257 |
Charitable objects
The relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people and organisations within a radius of 10 miles measured in a straight line from Rainhill railway station by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.
Where it operates
Knowsley, Liverpool City, St Helens, Halton, Warrington
- Also known as
- None
- Trustees
- 7
What The Rainhill Gala funds
The Rainhill Gala is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £68.6k in total.
How to apply to The Rainhill Gala
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rainhill Gala in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Rainhill Gala
Is The Rainhill Gala open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Rainhill Gala is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Rainhill Gala fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Knowsley, Liverpool City, St Helens, Halton and Warrington.
Does The Rainhill Gala give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Rainhill Gala makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Rainhill Gala give each year?
The register does not break out The Rainhill Gala'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 £18k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.7k a year.
How large is The Rainhill Gala?
In its latest reported year The Rainhill Gala reported income of £17.4k and spending of £18k.
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