# The 1982 Matthew Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284733 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284733)
- Latest income: £20.9k; spending £19.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Northamptonshire, Ghana
- Other names: The Matthew Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/1982-matthew-trust

The advancement of the Christian religion worldwide

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £20.9k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £16.6k | £27.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £28.8k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £35.1k | £23.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £27.8k | £28.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay distribute and apply the same and any income arising therefrom or cause the same to be paid distributed or applied to for and among such charitable societies objects purposes which shall advance the Christian religion as the trustees may from gime to time and in their absolute discretion think fit and at such times and in such manner and proportions as they shall think fit.

## What it funds

The 1982 Matthew Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year The 1982 Matthew Trust reported income of £20.9k and spending of £19.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £113k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire and Ghana.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The 1982 Matthew 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 1982 Matthew Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The 1982 Matthew Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The 1982 Matthew Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northamptonshire and Ghana.

### Does The 1982 Matthew Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The 1982 Matthew Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The 1982 Matthew Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The 1982 Matthew Trust'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 2026 was £19.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.5k a year.

### How large is The 1982 Matthew Trust?

In its latest reported year The 1982 Matthew Trust reported income of £20.9k and spending of £19.2k.


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