# The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1095232 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1095232)
- Website: https://www.townswomen.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,608; spending £2,769
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: St Helens
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rainhill-townswomens-guild

We hold fund raising coffee mornings. Our main aims are "The Education Of Women".

## 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 Jan 2022 | £1,608 | £2,769 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £3,450 | £2,961 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A Townswomen's Guild is formed for such purposes generally as may from time to time be charitable according to the law of England and Wales and more specifically (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing):-1. To advance the education of women irrespective of race creed and party so as to enable them to make the best contribution towards the common good.2. To educate such women in the principles of good citizenship and in all public questions both national and international.3. To advance the education of the public by carrying out research into any public questions whether local national or international, and publishing the useful results of such research.4. To advance the education of the public by promoting public understanding of any subject of educational value where women have particular knowledge or experience.5. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for such women in the interests of social welfare and with a view to improving their conditions of life.

## What it funds

The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild is registered under general charitable purposes 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. In its latest reported year The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild reported income of £1,608 and spending of £2,769. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Jan 2022, it spent £5,730 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (townswomen.org.uk) 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

### Is The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as St Helens.

### Does The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild give each year?

The register does not break out The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2022 was £2,769. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £2,865 a year.

### How large is The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild?

In its latest reported year The Rainhill (E) Townswomen'S Guild reported income of £1,608 and spending of £2,769.


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