# The Shepton Beauchamp Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239884 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239884)
- Latest income: £2,190; spending £2,100
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: The Shepton Beauchamp Charities (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shepton-beauchamp-trust

Makes grants to individuals and organisations in cases of education/training, relief of poverty, sport and general charitable purposes.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £2,190 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,176 | £1,985 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,214 | £1,140 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,211 | £1,280 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,860 | £660 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief in need,in relieving either generally or individually persons who are in conditions of need,hardship,or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items services or facilities calculated to reduce the need hardship or distress of such persons

## What it funds

The Shepton Beauchamp Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Shepton Beauchamp Trust reported income of £2,190 and spending of £2,100. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £7,165 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Shepton Beauchamp Trust 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 Shepton Beauchamp Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Shepton Beauchamp Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Shepton Beauchamp Trust fund?

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

### Does The Shepton Beauchamp Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Shepton Beauchamp Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Shepton Beauchamp Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Shepton Beauchamp Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £2,100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,433 a year.

### How large is The Shepton Beauchamp Trust?

In its latest reported year The Shepton Beauchamp Trust reported income of £2,190 and spending of £2,100.


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