# Whittingham Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239419 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239419)
- Latest income: £424; spending £424
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/whittingham-bequest

Dividing income from the bequest for the education of ecclesiastical students and the maintenance of destitute children

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Whittingham Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Whittingham Bequest reported income of £424 and spending of £424.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Whittingham Bequest in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Whittingham Bequest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Whittingham Bequest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Whittingham Bequest give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Whittingham Bequest makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Whittingham Bequest?

In its latest reported year Whittingham Bequest reported income of £424 and spending of £424.


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