# The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 290283 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/290283)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Manchester City, Leeds City, Israel, United States
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/abel-and-eva-refson-memorial-trust

THE ABEL AND EVA REFSON MEMORIAL TRUST WILL USE ITS FUNDS TO SUPPORT JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE UK AND ABROADIT WILL OFFER ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT TO NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS

## 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 Oct 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such one or more charities, charitable institutions or charitable purposes in any part of the world in such share and in such manner as the trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Leeds City, Israel and United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial 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 Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Leeds City, Israel and United States.

### Does The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial 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 Oct 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Abel and Eva Refson Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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