# Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 233409 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/233409)
- Latest income: £4,079; spending £7,648
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- 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
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Billincoat Charities (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richard-gaitskill-and-sir-thomas-preston

Awards grants to young people, the elderly, people with disabilities and long term health problems and voluntary groups to aid with continuing education, the advancement of health, wellbeing and social care and the relief of financial hardship for those who reside within the Borough of Barrow in Furness.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | £4,079 | £7,648 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £3,687 | £6,250 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £3,790 | £7,467 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £3,593 | £8,139 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £3,607 | £7,782 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide financial assistance to individuals (within the area of benefit) of all ages irrespective of their race, colour or creed who are in need by reason of their poverty, sickness, disability, special needs or their social or economic circumstances and for the advancement of education.2. To provide financial assistance to charitable organisations resident in or having place of business in the borough of barrow-in-furness particularly those working with children, young people, the sick, the elderly, the disabled or those who are in need..

## What it funds

Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and 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. In its latest reported year Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston reported income of £4,079 and spending of £7,648. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2026, it spent £37.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston 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 Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston open for applications now?

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

### Where does Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston fund?

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

### Does Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston give each year?

The register does not break out Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2026 was £7,648. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,457 a year.

### How large is Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston?

In its latest reported year Richard Gaitskill and Sir Thomas Preston reported income of £4,079 and spending of £7,648.


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