# The Torchbearers Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000113 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000113)
- Latest income: £63.9k; spending £65.2k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/torchbearers-trust

The Trust employs several people in Christian ministry in the Bridgnorth area.The Trust provides financial support to various other Christian ministries in Shropshire, in the UK and overseas.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Torchbearers Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Torchbearers Trust reported income of £63.9k and spending of £65.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Torchbearers Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 The Torchbearers Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Torchbearers Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Torchbearers Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Torchbearers Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Torchbearers Trust?

In its latest reported year The Torchbearers Trust reported income of £63.9k and spending of £65.2k.


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