# Arnold Cole Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 266280 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/266280)
- Latest income: £2,018; spending £1,740
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arnold-cole-trust

The aim of the Trust is to apply its income for any purpose of general benefit for the Parish of Benenden with special consideration to the elderly and young people.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £2,018 | £1,740 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,805 | £1,455 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,099 | £945 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,099 | £945 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,273 | £1,175 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General benefit of the parish of benenden with special consideration to elderly and young people in need.

## What it funds

Arnold Cole Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Arnold Cole Trust reported income of £2,018 and spending of £1,740. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,260 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Arnold Cole 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 Arnold Cole Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Arnold Cole Trust fund?

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

### Does Arnold Cole Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Arnold Cole Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Arnold Cole 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 2026 was £1,740. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,252 a year.

### How large is Arnold Cole Trust?

In its latest reported year Arnold Cole Trust reported income of £2,018 and spending of £1,740.


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