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Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts

Also known as: Alexander Butterworth Exhibition Foundation, Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trust

1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue education.

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Activities & Mission

1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue education.

Grants

Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£35,961
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£52,845
Latest Expenditure
£35,961

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 68.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£52,845
£35,9610 / 0
2024
£25,970
£27,0980 / 0
2023
£25,169
£23,6460 / 0
2022
£19,319
£23,1940 / 0
2021
£24,170
£19,5840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts

What does Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts do?

1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue education.

How much income did Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts report in 2025?

Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts reported total income of £53k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts registered as a charity?

Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1980 as charity number 526318. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts?

Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts operate?

Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts operates in Rochdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts a registered charity?

Yes — Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526318.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
rapet.org.uk
Registration Date
4 February 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
526318
Charity Number
526318

Trustees

Cllr Angela Smith
Cllr Rachel Massey
Cllr Stephen Anstee
IAN CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY
Kieran Heakin
MAUREEN DENISE FAITH JONES

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Alexander Butterworth Exhibition Foundation
  • Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trust

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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