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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 218445
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
William Watson is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 218445. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire. The register describes its activities as: “Collects land rent and distributes to three designated local churches in equal shares.” Its charitable objects are: “General benefit of poor persons. Income to be apportioned and divided in equal shares between the parishes.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £976 and spending of £780.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£976
Latest spending
£780
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £976 | £780 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £916 | £1,086 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £916 | £865 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £916 | £937 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £916 | £789 |
Charitable objects
General benefit of poor persons. Income to be apportioned and divided in equal shares between the parishes.
Where it operates
Lincolnshire
- Trustees
- 5
What William Watson funds
William Watson is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and 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 Mar 2025, it spent £4,457 in total.
How to apply to William Watson
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Watson 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 about William Watson
Is William Watson open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from William Watson is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does William Watson fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lincolnshire.
Does William Watson give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that William Watson makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does William Watson give each year?
The register does not break out William Watson's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £780. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £891 a year.
How large is William Watson?
In its latest reported year William Watson reported income of £976 and spending of £780.
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