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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 278117
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Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 278117. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Wiltshire, Bournemouth and Poole. The register describes its activities as: “Makes grants to promote Christian principles in human relationships and social morality within the Diocese of Salisbury.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote a Christian understanding and acceptance of Social responsibility as an integral part of the mission of the church within the diocese on local, national and global matters and to encourage action where appropriate.” In the year to 31 Dec 2024 it reported income of £14.5k and spending of £11k.
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Latest income
£14.5k
Latest spending
£11k
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.5k | £11k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £13.9k | £8,562 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.4k | £8,740 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.8k | £10.8k |
Charitable objects
To promote a Christian understanding and acceptance of Social responsibility as an integral part of the mission of the church within the diocese on local, national and global matters and to encourage action where appropriate.
Where it operates
Dorset, Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Poole
- Formerly
- Salisbury Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility; Salisbury Diocesan Council for Social Responsibility
- Trustees
- 5
What Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) funds
Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £39.1k in total.
How to apply to Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) 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 about Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund)
Is Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Wiltshire, Bournemouth and Poole.
Does Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) give each year?
The register does not break out Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund)'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 2024 was £11k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £9,779 a year.
How large is Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund)?
In its latest reported year Salisbury Diocesan Social Welfare Fund (The Social Welfare Fund) reported income of £14.5k and spending of £11k.
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