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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1075564
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Sowter Clerical Library is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1075564. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire. The register describes its activities as: “The charity gives an annual grant to Sarum College, which now houses the books which formed the Sowter Clerical Library when it was ran as a separate entity.” Its charitable objects are: “To further the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the diocese of salisbury by the provision of a theological Library for use by anyone in the diocese who has paid the annual subscription agreed by the trustees.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £982 and spending of £5,000.
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Latest income
£982
Latest spending
£5,000
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £982 | £5,000 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,645 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,828 | £3,500 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £961 | £3,500 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £954 | £2,500 |
Charitable objects
To further the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the diocese of salisbury by the provision of a theological Library for use by anyone in the diocese who has paid the annual subscription agreed by the trustees
Where it operates
Wiltshire
- Formerly
- Sowter Library / Clerical Library Trust
- Trustees
- 5
What Sowter Clerical Library funds
Sowter Clerical Library is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £14.5k in total.
How to apply to Sowter Clerical Library
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sowter Clerical Library 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 about Sowter Clerical Library
Is Sowter Clerical Library open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sowter Clerical Library is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Sowter Clerical Library fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.
Does Sowter Clerical Library give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Sowter Clerical Library makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Sowter Clerical Library give each year?
The register does not break out Sowter Clerical Library'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 £5,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,900 a year.
How large is Sowter Clerical Library?
In its latest reported year Sowter Clerical Library reported income of £982 and spending of £5,000.
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