# Thaxted Church Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1042077 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1042077)
- Website: https://www.friendsofthaxtedchurch.com/
- Latest income: £14.6k; spending £9,420
- What it funds: Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thaxted-church-trust

The preservation,restoration, conservation, protection, renovation, improvement and maintenance of the fabric, furnishings, fittings and facilities of the church as a place of worship for the advancement of the Christian religion and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Thaxted for its architectural and historic interest to the area.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £14.6k | £9,420 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £27k | £3,416 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £13.2k | £8,626 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £7,767 | £3,595 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £5,576 | £787 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The preservation, restoration, conservation, protection, renovation, improvement and maintenance of the fabric, furnishing, fittings and facilities of the church as a place of worship for the advancement of the Christian religion and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Thaxted for its architectural and historic interest to the area. (2) The promotion or development of the charitable purpose or purposes of the church for the benefit of the public

## What it funds

Thaxted Church Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Thaxted Church Trust reported income of £14.6k and spending of £9,420. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £25.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Thaxted Church Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofthaxtedchurch.com) 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 Thaxted Church Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Thaxted Church Trust fund?

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

### Does Thaxted Church Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Thaxted Church Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Thaxted Church Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Thaxted Church Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £9,420. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,169 a year.

### How large is Thaxted Church Trust?

In its latest reported year Thaxted Church Trust reported income of £14.6k and spending of £9,420.


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