# St James' Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 287459 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/287459)
- Latest income: £13.5k; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-james-trust

The preservation, maintenance and improvement of the fabric of St. James' Church at East Tisted, Hampshire and the churchyard adjoining and for the advancement of the faith of the Church of England in that Parish

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | £13.5k | £0 | not filed |
| 13 Mar 2024 | £12.3k | £10k | not filed |
| 13 Mar 2023 | £11.3k | £9,748 | not filed |
| 13 Mar 2022 | £11.2k | £9,748 | not filed |
| 13 Mar 2021 | £9,618 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The preservation maintenance and improvement of the fabric of st james' church at east tisted and the churchyard adjoining and for the advancement of the faith of the church of England in that parish.

## What it funds

St James' 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 organisations. In its latest reported year St James' Trust reported income of £13.5k and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 13 Mar 2025, it spent £29.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does St James' Trust fund?

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

### Does St James' Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does St James' Trust give each year?

The register does not break out St James' Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 13 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,899 a year.

### How large is St James' Trust?

In its latest reported year St James' Trust reported income of £13.5k and spending of £0.


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