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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 261271
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The Seccombe Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 261271. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and 5 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “CHARITABLE DONATIONS, GIVEN TO CHARITIES PRODOMINANTLY IN THE MIDLANDS. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO SMALL CHARITIES WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable uses or purposes as the trustees may in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £8,280 and spending of £6,100.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,280
Latest spending
£6,100
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £8,280 | £6,100 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,846 | £4,985 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,451 | £5,404 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,660 | £6,950 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £5,731 | £5,929 |
Charitable objects
For such charitable uses or purposes as the trustees may in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Birmingham City, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
- Also known as
- The J C Seccombe Charitable Trust
- Trustees
- 3
What The Seccombe Trust funds
The Seccombe Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £29.4k in total.
How to apply to The Seccombe Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Seccombe Trust 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 The Seccombe Trust
Is The Seccombe Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Seccombe Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Seccombe Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and 5 more areas.
Does The Seccombe Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Seccombe Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Seccombe Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Seccombe Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £6,100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,874 a year.
How large is The Seccombe Trust?
In its latest reported year The Seccombe Trust reported income of £8,280 and spending of £6,100.
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