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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 278426
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The Ashcroft Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 278426. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the Charity are to pay or apply the capital or income of the Trust Fund for such charitable purposes, and in such proportions that the Trustees shall think fit. During the year, the Trustees made donations totalling ?6,100.” Its charitable objects are: “To pay or apply the annual income or the capital of the trust fund as and when received for such purposes as shall be exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees in their absolute discretion may determine.” In the year to 31 Oct 2025 it reported income of £4,008 and spending of £10.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,008
Latest spending
£10.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisability
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £4,008 | £10.4k |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £6,486 | £9,870 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £6,658 | £6,880 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £6,224 | £8,089 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £7,024 | £10.2k |
Charitable objects
To pay or apply the annual income or the capital of the trust fund as and when received for such purposes as shall be exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees in their absolute discretion may determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 2
What The Ashcroft Charitable Trust funds
The Ashcroft Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £45.5k in total.
How to apply to The Ashcroft Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ashcroft Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 about The Ashcroft Charitable Trust
Is The Ashcroft Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ashcroft Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ashcroft Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Ashcroft Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Ashcroft Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Ashcroft Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ashcroft Charitable 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 Oct 2025 was £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,092 a year.
How large is The Ashcroft Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ashcroft Charitable Trust reported income of £4,008 and spending of £10.4k.
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