# The Aj Hill Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1128465 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1128465)
- Latest income: £11.2k; spending £10.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aj-hill-charitable-trust

The objects are to apply the trust fund at such times and in such a manner to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion 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 | £11.2k | £10.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,268 | £2,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £12k | £3,500 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,752 | £900 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £10.2k | £900 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the trust fund at such times and in such manner to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Aj Hill Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Aj Hill Charitable Trust reported income of £11.2k and spending of £10.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £17.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Aj Hill Charitable 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 Aj Hill Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Aj Hill Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset and 2 more areas.

### Does The Aj Hill Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Aj Hill Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Aj Hill Charitable 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 £10.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,589 a year.

### How large is The Aj Hill Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Aj Hill Charitable Trust reported income of £11.2k and spending of £10.6k.


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