# The St James Biddenham Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 286767 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/286767)
- Latest income: £348; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bedford
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-james-biddenham-trust

Centred around the village church of St James, Biddenham. The Charity has in the past provided funding for the provision of new hymn books, items for use in the eucharist, maintenance of the church bells, organ and decoration of the interior of the Church.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £348 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £278 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £118 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £8 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £18 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote any ecclesiastical purposes affecting the parish of st. James and to further the objects and work of the Christian religion therein including but without limit to: a) the augmentation of the endowment of the church of st. James Biddenham. B) the repair maintenance and upkeep of the church of st. James Biddenham, and the furniture and upkeep thereof. C) provision for the upkeep of the services of the church of st. James, Biddenham including the expenses of the organ and decor thereof.

## What it funds

The St James Biddenham Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The St James Biddenham Trust reported income of £348 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The St James Biddenham 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 St James Biddenham Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The St James Biddenham Trust fund?

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

### Does The St James Biddenham Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The St James Biddenham Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The St James Biddenham Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The St James Biddenham Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The St James Biddenham Trust?

In its latest reported year The St James Biddenham Trust reported income of £348 and spending of £0.


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