# Richard Gittins Wall Legacy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1117075 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117075)
- Latest income: £6,605; spending £2,826
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richard-gittins-wall-legacy

Making grants to St Dionysius Church

## 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 | £6,605 | £2,826 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,551 | £17.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,456 | £2,027 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,861 | £20.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,769 | £24.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (5) As to ten such shares to the vicar and churchwardens of market harborough parish church in the said county of leicester absolutely to be used for such purposes connected with the church as they shall think fit.

## What it funds

Richard Gittins Wall Legacy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Richard Gittins Wall Legacy reported income of £6,605 and spending of £2,826. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £67.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Richard Gittins Wall Legacy 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 Gittins Wall Legacy open for applications now?

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

### Where does Richard Gittins Wall Legacy fund?

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

### Does Richard Gittins Wall Legacy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Richard Gittins Wall Legacy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Richard Gittins Wall Legacy give each year?

The register does not break out Richard Gittins Wall Legacy'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 £2,826. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.

### How large is Richard Gittins Wall Legacy?

In its latest reported year Richard Gittins Wall Legacy reported income of £6,605 and spending of £2,826.


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