# Association of British Spectroscopists Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 275189 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275189)
- Website: https://www.abstrust.org/
- Latest income: £26k; spending £24.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/association-of-british-spectroscopists-trust

Provides grants to enable individuals (particularly research students) to attend meetings, conferences or training courses, anywhere in the world. Provides loans and grants to conference organisers. Provides grants to individuals to undertake short research projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Association of British Spectroscopists Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Association of British Spectroscopists Trust reported income of £26k and spending of £24.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Association of British Spectroscopists Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (abstrust.org) 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 Association of British Spectroscopists Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Association of British Spectroscopists Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Association of British Spectroscopists Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Association of British Spectroscopists Trust?

In its latest reported year Association of British Spectroscopists Trust reported income of £26k and spending of £24.5k.


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