# Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 506873 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/506873)
- Latest income: £6,480; spending £11.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/stephen-henry-christy-for-reading-room-caretakers-cottage-and-nurses-home

The upkeep and maintenance of the reading room and attached cottage - rented out.

## 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 | £6,480 | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,133 | £7,133 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,128 | £2,213 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,117 | £3,269 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,100 | £12.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the ancient parish of cardington. (for further details see clause 34 of scheme).

## What it funds

Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home reported income of £6,480 and spending of £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £36.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home in its sources (last checked 5 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 Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home fund?

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

### Does Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home give each year?

The register does not break out Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home'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 £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,336 a year.

### How large is Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home?

In its latest reported year Stephen Henry Christy for Reading Room, Caretaker'S Cottage and Nurses Home reported income of £6,480 and spending of £11.8k.


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