UK funding workspaceW C Barnes Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 500877
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76 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
W C Barnes Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 500877. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire. The register describes its activities as: “Cash grants to inhabitants of Melton Mowbray, Great Dalby and Eye Kettleby who have at least three years residence, for treatment, food , clothing or appliances, usually as a one-off basis.” Its charitable objects are: “To provide hospital convalescent home treatment and comforts (in other manner than the building or enlarging institutions) extra food clothing comforts or appliances for any sick or infirm persons who have resided for a consecutive period fo not less than three years in any of the parishes of melton mowbray great…” In the year to 17 Aug 2025 it reported income of £133 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£133
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesDisability
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2025 | £133 | £0 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | £72 | £0 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | £72 | £0 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | £71 | £0 |
| 17 Aug 2021 | £82 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To provide hospital convalescent home treatment and comforts (in other manner than the building or enlarging institutions) extra food clothing comforts or appliances for any sick or infirm persons who have resided for a consecutive period fo not less than three years in any of the parishes of melton mowbray great dalby and eye kettleby.
Where it operates
Leicestershire
- Trustees
- 1
What W C Barnes Trust funds
W C Barnes Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 17 Aug 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to W C Barnes Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from W C Barnes 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 W C Barnes Trust
Is W C Barnes Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from W C Barnes Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does W C Barnes Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicestershire.
Does W C Barnes Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that W C Barnes Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does W C Barnes Trust give each year?
The register does not break out W C Barnes Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 17 Aug 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is W C Barnes Trust?
In its latest reported year W C Barnes Trust reported income of £133 and spending of £0.
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