# The Wagen Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1092119 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1092119)
- Latest income: £5,340; spending £2,160
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Warwickshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wagen-trust

Preservation of the historic church of St. Peter's, Wootton Wawen and it environs for the benefit of the population at large, recognizing its important historical heritage. Encouraging and assisting in its development for a broader base of more secular activities to enhance its use by a broader section of the population.

## 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 | £5,340 | £2,160 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,766 | £2,644 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,143 | £22.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.3k | £2,285 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,500 | £1,534 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall stand possessed of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income and capital thereof in such manner as they shall in their absolute discretion think fit for all or any of the following charitable purposes namely:a) for the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, beautification and reconstruction of the church of st peter's wootton wawen ("the church") in the diocese of coventry and county of Warwickshire and of the monuments fittings fixtures stained glass furniture ornaments and chattels in the church and of the churchyard belonging to the church.b) for the benefit of the people of the said county of Warwickshire and the said diocese to preserve repair maintain improve beautify and reconstruct the church as a building of historical importance or architectural value in the event of the church being declared redundant by a pastoral scheme made under the pastoral measure 1983 (or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof) or otherwise ceasing to be used regularly for public worship and the monuments fittings fixtures stained glass furniture ornaments and chattels in the church and the churchyard belonging thereto.c) for the benefit of the people of the said county of Warwickshire and in particular the parishioners of wootton wawen to to acquire hold and improve land close to st peter's church in the interests of social welfare

## What it funds

The Wagen Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Wagen Trust reported income of £5,340 and spending of £2,160. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £31.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wagen 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

### Is The Wagen Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wagen Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Wagen Trust fund?

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

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

The Charity Commission register records that The Wagen Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Wagen Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Wagen 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 Dec 2025 was £2,160. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,222 a year.

### How large is The Wagen Trust?

In its latest reported year The Wagen Trust reported income of £5,340 and spending of £2,160.


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