# William Ellis Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 259326 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/259326)
- Latest income: £5,981; spending £5,981
- 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/william-ellis-bequest

Grants are made to support the stipends of some Anglican clergy in Shefffield.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

William Ellis 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 William Ellis Bequest reported income of £5,981 and spending of £5,981.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Ellis 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 William Ellis Bequest open for applications now?

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

### Does William Ellis Bequest give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is William Ellis Bequest?

In its latest reported year William Ellis Bequest reported income of £5,981 and spending of £5,981.


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