# Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1121571 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1121571)
- Company number: 05883056
- Website: http://www.shiptongorge.org.uk/Shipton_Gorge_Heritage__16417.aspx
- Latest income: £3,301; spending £3,911
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Shipton Gorge Ltd (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shipton-gorge-heritage

To preserve the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around the parish of Shipton Gorge, Dorset in buildings (inc any structure or erection and any part of a building so defined) of particular beauty. For the protection and conservation of the environment in and around the parish of Shipton Gorge, Dorset for the benefit of the public.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £3,301 | £3,911 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £4,027 | £4,684 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £4,703 | £3,836 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £21.9k | £5,415 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £2,446 | £2,148 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 preserve the historical, architectural and constructional Heritage that may exist in and around the parish of Shipton Gorge, Dorset in buildings (including any structure or erection and any part of a building so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or construction interest, and2 the protection and conservation of the environmental in and around the parish of Shipton Gorge, Dorset for the benefit of the public.

## What it funds

Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd reported income of £3,301 and spending of £3,911. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £20k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shiptongorge.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd fund?

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

### Does Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd give each year?

The register does not break out Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £3,911. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,999 a year.

### How large is Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd?

In its latest reported year Shipton Gorge Heritage Ltd reported income of £3,301 and spending of £3,911.


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