# Roger Sawrey'S Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 700555 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/700555)
- Latest income: £4,927; spending £3,014
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Roger Sawrey Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/roger-sawreys-bequest

The purpose of the Trust is to provide Bibles for those of limited means within the parish of Ulverston in 1718. Money not spent on this can be applied for the advancement of the Christian religion within the same geographic area. Trust deed 1/6/1988 amended 12/10/26

## 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 | £4,927 | £3,014 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,816 | £7,692 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,737 | £6,402 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,650 | £3,406 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,762 | £1,779 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) providing bibles for poor persons resident in the ancient parish of ulverston. 2) if and insofar as the income of the charity is not required for applicaton aforesaid then the trustees shall apply the same for the advancement of the Christian religion in the area of the said ancient parish.

## What it funds

Roger Sawrey'S Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Roger Sawrey'S Bequest reported income of £4,927 and spending of £3,014. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £22.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Roger Sawrey'S Bequest in its sources (last checked 4 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 Roger Sawrey'S Bequest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Roger Sawrey'S Bequest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Roger Sawrey'S Bequest fund?

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

### Does Roger Sawrey'S Bequest give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Roger Sawrey'S Bequest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Roger Sawrey'S Bequest give each year?

The register does not break out Roger Sawrey'S Bequest'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 £3,014. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,459 a year.

### How large is Roger Sawrey'S Bequest?

In its latest reported year Roger Sawrey'S Bequest reported income of £4,927 and spending of £3,014.


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