# The Wilbraham Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 515230 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/515230)
- Latest income: £5,268; spending £2,415
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cheshire East, Staffordshire, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wilbraham-charitable-trust

To promote the Christian religion in accordance with the practices and beliefs of the Church of England including without prejudice to the foregoing, the provision of monies and of residential accomodation for the clergy for the time being of the parish of Odd Rode, Rode Heath, Cheshire. The promotion of such other charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,268 | £2,415 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £5,104 | £2,065 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,021 | £4,465 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,657 | £4,065 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £3,216 | £1,865 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of the Christian religion in accordance with the practices and belief of the church of England including the provision of monies and of residential accommodation for the clergy for the time being of odd rode, rode heath Cheshire the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. (for full details see trust deed)

## What it funds

The Wilbraham Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Wilbraham Charitable Trust reported income of £5,268 and spending of £2,415. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East, Staffordshire and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wilbraham Charitable 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 Wilbraham Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wilbraham 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 Wilbraham Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East, Staffordshire and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does The Wilbraham Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Wilbraham Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Wilbraham 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 5 Apr 2025 was £2,415. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,975 a year.

### How large is The Wilbraham Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Wilbraham Charitable Trust reported income of £5,268 and spending of £2,415.


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