# Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185311 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185311)
- Website: http://aethelstan-firstkingofallenglandtrust.com
- Latest income: £3,000; spending £4,740
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aethelstan-first-king-of-all-england-trust

The charity participates in events to promote the understanding of the Anglo-Saxon period and Aethelstan, First King of All England in particular. It has created a website to promote understanding of both. It is fundraising to create artefacts with relevance to the period that will encourage interest and understanding of the time when the United Kingdom first came into being.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £3,000 | £4,740 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £2,500 | £6,073 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £0 | £9,348 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £8,388 | £1,840 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £0 | £1,423 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, the advancement of education of the public in the subject of anglo-saxon history in England by educating the public about the reign of Aethelstan, the First King of all England, and his legacy by the provision of lectures, workshops, talks and by any other means as the trustees shall determine, and by the preservation, restoration and exhibition of objects relating to anglo-saxon history and the creation of works of art having reference to anglo-saxon history and art.

## What it funds

Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust reported income of £3,000 and spending of £4,740. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £23.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (aethelstan-firstkingofallenglandtrust.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust fund?

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

### Does Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £4,740. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,685 a year.

### How large is Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust?

In its latest reported year Aethelstan, First King of All England Trust reported income of £3,000 and spending of £4,740.


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