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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1193431
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The Ashwell Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1193431. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “As detailed in the charity objects.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit in the north of England:(i) To advance the education of people of all ages who are in full or part time education by awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants; or by making grants to charities or other organizations that provide education; (ii) the prevention or relief of poverty…” In the year to 28 Feb 2025 it reported income of £2,640 and spending of £9,316.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,640
Latest spending
£9,316
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £2,640 | £9,316 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £43.2k | £600 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £0 | £21.5k |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £0 | £1,147 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit in the north of England:(i) To advance the education of people of all ages who are in full or part time education by awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants; or by making grants to charities or other organizations that provide education; (ii) the prevention or relief of poverty by providing grants to individuals in financial hardship and/or charities, or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship; (iii) to advance the orthodox Jewish religion in accordance with the principles of the code of Jewish law (shulchan aruch) by providing grant funding to synagogues and other religious institutions; (iv) the relief of sickness and the preservation of the physical and mental health of people suffering any medical condition by providing grant funding to enable such people to secure support and treatment.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Ashwell Trust funds
The Ashwell Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £32.5k in total.
How to apply to The Ashwell Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ashwell 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 Ashwell Trust
Is The Ashwell Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ashwell Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ashwell Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Ashwell Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ashwell Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Ashwell Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ashwell Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £9,316. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £8,131 a year.
How large is The Ashwell Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ashwell Trust reported income of £2,640 and spending of £9,316.
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