# The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1130012 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1130012)
- Latest income: £6,449; spending £13.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/satterthwaite-and-rusland-church-of-england-religious-education-fund

Grants for Christian Education in the parishes of Rusland and Satterthwaite or associated parishes

## 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 | £6,449 | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,142 | £3,987 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,218 | £8,332 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,671 | £1,254 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,148 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees of the Religious education fund must apply the income, and may apply the capital of the fund, for educational purposes related to -(a) The parish of Satterthwaite(b) The parish of Rusland; and(c) Any other parishes with whom either parish mentioned at (a) And (b) Above is or may be combined or associated at any time with the authority of the diocese of carlisle in connection with the provision of Religious education in accordance with the tenets of the church of England by means of a sunday school or otherwise.

## What it funds

The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and 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 The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund reported income of £6,449 and spending of £13.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £26.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education 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 The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund fund?

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

### Does The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education 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 £13.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,352 a year.

### How large is The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund?

In its latest reported year The Satterthwaite and Rusland Church of England Religious Education Fund reported income of £6,449 and spending of £13.2k.


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