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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1138029
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The West Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1138029. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The cottage was donated for charitable purposes by the late Dorothy Richard as a place of retreat and spiritual refreshment for people in the Church and Charities that would otherwise be denied a respite break.Guests include full time Clergy and staff from various charities connected with the Trustees.” Its charitable objects are: “1 the advancement of the Christian religion, and 2 such other exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decideby such exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion decide.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £7,740 and spending of £6,246.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,740
Latest spending
£6,246
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £7,740 | £6,246 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £4,920 | £6,179 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £4,420 | £4,268 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £5,510 | £3,500 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,690 | £3,527 |
Charitable objects
1 the advancement of the Christian religion, and 2 such other exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decideby such exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion decide.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What The West Charitable Trust funds
The West Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £23.7k in total.
How to apply to The West Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The West Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dorothyrichardsretreatcottage.org) 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 West Charitable Trust
Is The West Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The West Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The West Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The West Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The West Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The West Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The West Charitable 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 Jul 2025 was £6,246. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,744 a year.
How large is The West Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The West Charitable Trust reported income of £7,740 and spending of £6,246.
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