# Anvil Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1018797 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1018797)
- Website: https://www.anviltrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,233; spending £98
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/anvil-trust

Anvil Trust seeks to provide Christian residential care in the local community for the learning disabled adult. Anvil trust exists for all those with learning disabilities who need us, and not just for people from Christian families.

## 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 2026 | £1,233 | £98 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,069 | £2,161 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £20.9k | £5,726 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,235 | £347 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £690 | £1,941 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Relief of persons with a mental handicap resident within the area of benefit in particular by establishing or assisting in the establishment of a house for such persons and by maintaining the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body)

## What it funds

Anvil Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Anvil Trust reported income of £1,233 and spending of £98. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £10.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Anvil Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (anviltrust.co.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

### Is Anvil Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Anvil Trust fund?

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

### Does Anvil Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Anvil Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Anvil Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Anvil 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 2026 was £98. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,055 a year.

### How large is Anvil Trust?

In its latest reported year Anvil Trust reported income of £1,233 and spending of £98.


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