# St Pauls Players

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182499 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182499)
- Website: https://www.stpaulsplayers.org.uk
- Latest income: £7,147; spending £4,113
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kingston Upon Thames
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-pauls-players

There are generally two shows per year, one in the Summer and a Pantomime prior to Christmas.At the start of each year, a local charity is selected by the members and Trustees to receive support andthe surplus income generated from the performances during the year. A producer is also selected todevelop a script, select a cast, lead and manage rehearsals for the shows.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £7,147 | £4,113 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £6,548 | £7,905 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £5,946 | £4,205 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £5,195 | £4,497 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £3,434 | £3,367 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object[s] of the CIO are:(1) To advance the dramatic arts for the public benefit by encouraging local peoplewithin chessington, surrey and the surrounding area to participate in the performanceof plays and events and to attend and support such plays and events; and(2) To support such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolutediscretion determine by making grants to local charities offering support to those livingin chessington, surrey and the surrounding area.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for thepurposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the charities and trusteeinvestment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008].”

## What it funds

St Pauls Players is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year St Pauls Players reported income of £7,147 and spending of £4,113. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £24.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Thames.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St Pauls Players in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (stpaulsplayers.org.uk) 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 Pauls Players open for applications now?

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

### Where does St Pauls Players fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Thames.

### Does St Pauls Players give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that St Pauls Players makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does St Pauls Players give each year?

The register does not break out St Pauls Players's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £4,113. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,817 a year.

### How large is St Pauls Players?

In its latest reported year St Pauls Players reported income of £7,147 and spending of £4,113.


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