# St John'S Trust, Chichester

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298111 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298111)
- Website: https://www.stjohnstrustchichester.org/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Other names: Church Hall (previous); St Johns Chapel Trust (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-johns-trust-chichester

The objects of the charity is for religious and charitable work of the Church of England in the City of Chichester

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,136 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £35.5k | £204k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £39.6k | £49.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £39.2k | £45.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The object of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the church of England in the parishes and the extra-parochial area.(2) The land identified in part 1 of the schedule to this scheme must be retained by the trustees for use for the object of the charity.

## What it funds

St John'S Trust, Chichester is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year St John'S Trust, Chichester reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £300k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St John'S Trust, Chichester in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (stjohnstrustchichester.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is St John'S Trust, Chichester open for applications now?

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

### Where does St John'S Trust, Chichester fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does St John'S Trust, Chichester give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does St John'S Trust, Chichester give each year?

The register does not break out St John'S Trust, Chichester'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £59.9k a year.

### How large is St John'S Trust, Chichester?

In its latest reported year St John'S Trust, Chichester reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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