UK funding workspaceAlec Dickson Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1076900
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Alec Dickson Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1076900. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To award grants to suitable persons under the age of 30 years to enable them to carry out innovative projects which through volunteering or community service will advance the well being of the public, relieve poverty and enhance the lives of those marginalised by society.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit in the United Kingdom and at the discretion of the trustees elsewhere in the world to provide and assist in the provision and development of opportunities and resources to enable members of the public under the age of 30 years to undertake voluntary work for charitable purposes in connection…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £3,000 and spending of £7,970.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,000
Latest spending
£7,970
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,000 | £7,970 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19 | £8,803 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11 | £112 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,100 | £11k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £11.3k |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit in the United Kingdom and at the discretion of the trustees elsewhere in the world to provide and assist in the provision and development of opportunities and resources to enable members of the public under the age of 30 years to undertake voluntary work for charitable purposes in connection with the relief of poverty, sickness and distress, and such other charitable purposes as the trustees may decide in particular by the award of grants to such persons as the trustees may from time to time decide.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 8
What Alec Dickson Trust funds
Alec Dickson Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £39.2k in total.
How to apply to Alec Dickson Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alec Dickson Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (alecdicksontrust.org.uk) 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 about Alec Dickson Trust
Is Alec Dickson Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alec Dickson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Alec Dickson Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Alec Dickson Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Alec Dickson Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Alec Dickson Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Alec Dickson 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 2025 was £7,970. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,844 a year.
How large is Alec Dickson Trust?
In its latest reported year Alec Dickson Trust reported income of £3,000 and spending of £7,970.
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