# The Barracks Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142950 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142950)
- Company number: 07432518
- Website: https://www.barrackstrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £14.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Staffordshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/barracks-trust

To ensure the conservation of The Barracks, Newcastle-under-Lyme for present and future generations. To support local communities through grant aiding local voluntary and community groups.

## 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 | £0 | £14.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £72.1k | £55.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £74.2k | £61.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £76.7k | £78.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £73.1k | £87.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the clear income, and at the directors discretion, the whole or any part of the property of the charity for charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the borough of newcastle-under-lyme in one or more of the following ways or in such manner as the directors think fit:(a) The relief of the aged, impotent and poor;(b) The relief of distress and sickness;(c) The provision and support into the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants in the interest of welfare of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation;(d) The provision and support of educational facilities;(e) To conserve maintain and or preserve the charity's real property.the directors may apply the income or property for charitable purposes either directly or by way of donations or subscriptions to institutions or organisations which apply or which undertake in return to apply the whole or part of their income for such charitable purposes.

## What it funds

The Barracks Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Barracks Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £296k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Barracks Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (barrackstrust.org.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 The Barracks Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Barracks Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Barracks Trust fund?

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

### Does The Barracks Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Barracks Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Barracks 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 £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £59.3k a year.

### How large is The Barracks Trust?

In its latest reported year The Barracks Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £14.1k.


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