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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193494
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3 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Recreation
The Thomas Bell Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193494. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “For the upkeep of the building and fabric at Oxton Village Hall, Oxton, Nottinghamshire.” Its charitable objects are: “The repair and maintenance of the fabric of the village hallthe renewal of furniture and other equipment in the village hallany major improvement or extension to the village hallfor the purposes of this clause 'village hall' means oxton village hall in the county of nottingham.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £18.2k and spending of £28.
Verified 23 h ago0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
The Thomas Bell Trust has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
- OpenThe Bramley FundNottinghamshire Community FoundationUp to £100 · Closes 8 Feb 2027
- Open (rolling)Malvern Hills Growth Fund FAQsMalvern Hills District CouncilUp to £30k · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- OpenRWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community FundCommunity Foundation for LancashireUp to £250 · Deadline not published
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.2k
Latest spending
£28
- What it funds
- Recreation
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £18.2k | £28 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £20k | £145 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £0 | £198 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £22.5k | £12k |
Charitable objects
The repair and maintenance of the fabric of the village hallthe renewal of furniture and other equipment in the village hallany major improvement or extension to the village hallfor the purposes of this clause 'village hall' means oxton village hall in the county of nottingham.
Where it operates
Nottinghamshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Thomas Bell Trust funds
The Thomas Bell Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £12.4k in total.
How to apply to The Thomas Bell Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Thomas Bell 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 about The Thomas Bell Trust
Is The Thomas Bell Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Thomas Bell Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Thomas Bell Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire.
Does The Thomas Bell Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Thomas Bell Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Thomas Bell Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Thomas Bell 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 Jul 2025 was £28. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £3,090 a year.
How large is The Thomas Bell Trust?
In its latest reported year The Thomas Bell Trust reported income of £18.2k and spending of £28.
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