# The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 264430 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/264430)
- Latest income: £30.9k; spending £28.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alfred-and-frances-rubens-charitable-trust

The trustees invested funds in a range of shares to generate income, which is then donated to worthwhile causes. The object of the charity is the making of grants to other charitable organisations chosen by the trustees at their absolute discretion.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust reported income of £30.9k and spending of £28.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Alfred and Frances Rubens Charitable Trust reported income of £30.9k and spending of £28.1k.


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