# Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289185 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289185)
- Latest income: £4,286; spending £6,001
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Other names: Recreational Trust (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wotton-under-edge-and-district-community-recreational-trust

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the inhabitants of Wotton-Under-Edge and district for recreational and other leisure time occupations for the benefit of those inhabitants in such a manner as the management committee shall 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 | £4,286 | £6,001 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £147k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £123k | £107k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £76k | £78.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £68.7k | £54k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the inhabitants of Wotton-Under-Edge and District for recreation and other leisure time occupations for the benefit of those inhabitants in such manner as the committee of management shall from tiem to time think fit.

## What it funds

Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust reported income of £4,286 and spending of £6,001. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £392k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

### Does Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational 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 £6,001. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £78.5k a year.

### How large is Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust?

In its latest reported year Wotton-Under-Edge and District Community Recreational Trust reported income of £4,286 and spending of £6,001.


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