# Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1049997 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1049997)
- Latest income: £5,887; spending £3,300
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sally-duchess-of-westminsters-maintenance-fund

a) The preservation, upkeep, repair, maintenance and improvement of the Church of St John the Baptist at Aldford and the Church of St Mary the Virgin at Bruerab) In the event of the closure of either Church, support will be provided to either building should it continue to be used for the good of the inhabitants of the Parishes concerned and such occupation is religious or charitable.

## 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 | £5,887 | £3,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,518 | £2,750 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £10.2k | £1,350 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,591 | £1,250 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £7,514 | £1,250 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The preservation,upkeep,repair,Maintenance and improvement of the fabric contents and equipment of the church of st john the Baptist at aldford and of the church of st mary at bruera, together with the burial grounds thereto belonging and adjacent thereto, both of which said churches are situated in the county and diocese of Chester and/or for such other church of England churches and burial grounds in the county of Chester or for such other charitable purposes as the lord of the manor of aldford shall from time to time by deed direct. For further information please see clause b of the declaration of trust.

## What it funds

Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund reported income of £5,887 and spending of £3,300. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,900 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund 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 Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance 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 2025 was £3,300. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,980 a year.

### How large is Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund?

In its latest reported year Sally Duchess of Westminster'S Maintenance Fund reported income of £5,887 and spending of £3,300.


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