# Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 279987 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/279987)
- Latest income: £2,591; spending £4,677
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alison-uttley-literary-property-trust

The trust administers the literary property of the author Alison Uttley (1884-1976) and collects royalty income for distribution to the institutions which are the beneficiaries of Alison Uttley's will.

## 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 | £2,591 | £4,677 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,894 | £3,061 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,415 | £3,659 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,097 | £1,401 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £3,573 | £3,937 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> One-third part to sedbergh school for the assistance of needy pupils especially the sons of old sedberghians. One-third part to ashburne hall hall of residence for women students of manchester university for the benefit of students in residence there who need help. One-third part to be paid to the national trust for places of historic interest or natural beauty.

## What it funds

Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust reported income of £2,591 and spending of £4,677. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £16.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust fund?

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

### Does Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Alison Uttley Literary Property 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 £4,677. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,347 a year.

### How large is Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust?

In its latest reported year Alison Uttley Literary Property Trust reported income of £2,591 and spending of £4,677.


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