# The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1174128 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174128) - Latest income: £8,778; spending £20.2k - What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes - Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities - Area of operation: Durham - Trustees: 12 - Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/regimental-and-chattels-charity-of-former-durham-light-infantry The advancement of education though the establishment and maintenance of a Museum to hold and display artefacts, items and collections connected with the armed services and particular the former Durham Light Infantry. Promotion of the military efficiency of Reserve Army units based in County Durham. Looking after memorials to the Durham Light Infantry and its members. ## 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 | £8,778 | £20.2k | not filed | | 31 Dec 2024 | £5,273 | £656 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2023 | £5,049 | £6,052 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2022 | £4,097 | £350 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2021 | £14.7k | £10.8k | not filed | ## Charitable objects > The objects of the CIO are:1) The advancement of education for the public benefit by the holding and provision of artefacts, items and collections, connected to or associated with the armed services and in particular the former Durham Light infantry, and the facilitation of the display and exhibition of the same in such manner as the trustees of the CIO from time to time think fit.2) The promotion and efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown, including through:(a) Promoting the military efficiency of the Army Reserve units as are from time to time based in the County of Durham, by improving facilities and amenities of training and service; (b) Creating repairing and maintaining memorials commemorating the deeds of the Durham Light Infantry or the names of its members; (c) Making grants:(i) to the Rifles Benevolent Trust, as renamed or amalgamated into such other charitable organisations from time to time; (ii) towards the upkeep of the Durham Light Infantry Chapel in Durham Cathedral and the Memorial Garden in the Cathedral precincts; and(iii) to public museums relating to British military forces3.1.3 The advancement of culture and heritage related to the armed services, in particular in upholding the traditions of the former Durham Light Infantry and of perpetuating its deeds. ## What it funds The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry reported income of £8,778 and spending of £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £38.1k in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry 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 The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. ### Does The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry give grants to individuals? The Charity Commission register records that The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals. ### How much does The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry give each year? The register does not break out The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry'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 £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,619 a year. ### How large is The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the Former Durham Light Infantry? 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