# The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 214342 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/214342)
- Latest income: £21.3k; spending £18.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-thomas-moulson-trust

Promotion of education of persons under the age of 25 years who are resident in the area of benefit. Area of benefit is the "Ancient Parish of Tarvin" plus the village of Huxley (as part of the ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Hargrave), Cheshire.Support and maintenance of the Parish Church of St Peter, Hargrave and associated buildings/land provided for community use.

## 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 | £21.3k | £18.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £19.9k | £34.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £20k | £8,183 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £20.7k | £21.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18.4k | £17.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall divide the income into three equal parts: 1. Augmentation of the stipend of the incumbent or priest in the ecclesiastical parish of st. Peter, hargrave. 2. One half in or towards the maintenance and repair of the parish church of the parish, the other half in defraying the cost of any expenses incurred by the priest in the performance of his duties. 3. Promoting the education of persons under 25 who are resident in the area of the ancient parish of tarvin, preference given to such persons resident in the parish of foulk stapleford.

## What it funds

The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust 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, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust reported income of £21.3k and spending of £18.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £100k 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 The Sir Thomas Moulson 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

### Is The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust fund?

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

### Does The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Sir Thomas Moulson 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 Dec 2025 was £18.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.1k a year.

### How large is The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sir Thomas Moulson Trust reported income of £21.3k and spending of £18.9k.


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