# Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 900524 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/900524)
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £12.8k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Somerset, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset
- Other names: Evangelistic Work Trust for the Region of Somerset and South Avon (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somerset-evangelistic-work-trust

To advance the Christian Religion and in particular to support the work of Evangelists comended by "Counties" in Somerset or such other areas as may be deemed appropriate.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11.8k | £12.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £12.9k | £13.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £14.9k | £17.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £16.1k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £16.4k | £20k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Advance the Christian religion and in particular to support the Work of evangelists commended by "counties Evangelistic Work", for service in the region of Somerset and south avon or such other areas as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.

## What it funds

Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £81.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Evangelistic Work 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 Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset.

### Does Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Somerset Evangelistic Work 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 £12.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.3k a year.

### How large is Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust?

In its latest reported year Somerset Evangelistic Work Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12.8k.


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