# The Somerton Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1054020 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1054020)
- Latest income: £10.1k; spending £6,117
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somerton-trust

The advancement of the Christian Religion in the UK and Abroad

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Somerton 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 and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Somerton Trust reported income of £10.1k and spending of £6,117.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Somerton Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Somerton Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Somerton Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Somerton Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Somerton Trust?

In its latest reported year The Somerton Trust reported income of £10.1k and spending of £6,117.


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