# The Riverside Christian Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1052779 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1052779)
- Website: https://riversidetrust.org
- Latest income: £1,200; spending £1,195
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Other names: Riverside Christian Trust (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/riverside-christian-trust

helps young people and groups in both social welfare and Christian religious education to the benefit of those young people

## 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 Mar 2026 | £1,200 | £1,195 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £970 | £1,720 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,003 | £1,562 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,365 | £1,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £375 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance religious education in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Christian faith by means of classes, evangelical works and otherwise. 2) to provide in the interests of social welfare a public recreation centre to benefit and help young people especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. 3) the relief of young persons in need through the provision of residential and/or hostel accommodations.

## What it funds

The Riverside Christian Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Riverside Christian Trust reported income of £1,200 and spending of £1,195. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £5,577 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Riverside Christian Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (riversidetrust.org) 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 Riverside Christian Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Riverside Christian Trust fund?

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

### Does The Riverside Christian Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Riverside Christian Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Riverside Christian Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Riverside Christian Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,195. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,115 a year.

### How large is The Riverside Christian Trust?

In its latest reported year The Riverside Christian Trust reported income of £1,200 and spending of £1,195.


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