# The Twelve Men of Wreay

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1041581 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1041581)
- Latest income: £6,045; spending £1,979
- What it funds: Education / training, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/twelve-men-of-wreay

grant to school and scholars bursaries to secondary school and university property upkeep

## 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 | £6,045 | £1,979 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,740 | £1,492 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,465 | £1,874 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,400 | £2,317 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,040 | £2,435 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY BY: 1.MAKING GRANTS TO OR IN ANY OTHER WAYS ASSISTING THE SCHOOL.11.MAKING GRANTS TO OR IN ANY OTHER WAYS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN FROM THE AREA OF BENEFIT.B.TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING OF ANY BOYS AND GIRLS. C.TO RELIEVE ANY AGED OR CHRONICALLY SICK PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS AND WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY ADVANCING A SUM OF MONEY NOT EXCEEDING ú100 IN ANY YEAR. D.THE RELIEF OF ANY POOR PERSONS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.

## What it funds

The Twelve Men of Wreay is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and accommodation / housing for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Twelve Men of Wreay reported income of £6,045 and spending of £1,979. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Twelve Men of Wreay 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 The Twelve Men of Wreay open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Twelve Men of Wreay is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Twelve Men of Wreay fund?

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

### Does The Twelve Men of Wreay give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Twelve Men of Wreay give each year?

The register does not break out The Twelve Men of Wreay'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 £1,979. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,019 a year.

### How large is The Twelve Men of Wreay?

In its latest reported year The Twelve Men of Wreay reported income of £6,045 and spending of £1,979.


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