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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1000726
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The Basil Russell Trust Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1000726. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “The Basil Russell Trust assists the youth of Rolvenden Kent and surrounding villages with their education, adventure, sport and personal development. We are able to make a wide range of payments but the applicant, be they an individual, club, charity or group, must directly benefit someone who fulfils both the youth…” Its charitable objects are: “Towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £12.2k and spending of £12k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.2k
Latest spending
£12k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £12.2k | £12k |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £12.2k | £12.6k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £12.1k | £9,395 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £13.2k | £12.6k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,752 | £5,350 |
Charitable objects
Towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 3
What The Basil Russell Trust Fund funds
The Basil Russell Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £52k in total.
How to apply to The Basil Russell Trust Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Basil Russell Trust Fund 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 Basil Russell Trust Fund
Is The Basil Russell Trust Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Basil Russell Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Basil Russell Trust Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does The Basil Russell Trust Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Basil Russell Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Basil Russell Trust Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Basil Russell Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £12k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.
How large is The Basil Russell Trust Fund?
In its latest reported year The Basil Russell Trust Fund reported income of £12.2k and spending of £12k.
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