UK funding workspaceThe Village Bookshop grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1149292
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The Village Bookshop is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1149292. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. The register describes its activities as: “Selling new and secondhand books and gifts and using the profits for the running of the charity and to give grants to local organisations.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees must apply the income of the charity in furtherance of general charitable purposes within the parishes of middleton-in-teeside, eggleston and forest and frith through the provision of grants.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £8,118 and spending of £9,041.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,118
Latest spending
£9,041
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,118 | £9,041 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,246 | £8,829 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,353 | £9,919 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,540 | £19.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,258 | £9,279 |
Charitable objects
The trustees must apply the income of the charity in furtherance of general charitable purposes within the parishes of middleton-in-teeside, eggleston and forest and frith through the provision of grants.
Where it operates
Durham
- Trustees
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What The Village Bookshop funds
The Village Bookshop is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £57k in total.
How to apply to The Village Bookshop
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Village Bookshop in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (villagebookshop.co.uk) 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 about The Village Bookshop
Is The Village Bookshop open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Village Bookshop is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Village Bookshop fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham.
Does The Village Bookshop give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Village Bookshop makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Village Bookshop give each year?
The register does not break out The Village Bookshop'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 £9,041. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.4k a year.
How large is The Village Bookshop?
In its latest reported year The Village Bookshop reported income of £8,118 and spending of £9,041.
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