# The Basil Russell Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000726 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000726)
- Latest income: £12.2k; spending £12k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/basil-russell-trust-fund

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 and location criteria.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £12.2k | £12k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £12.2k | £12.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £12.1k | £9,395 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £13.2k | £12.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,752 | £5,350 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Basil Russell Trust Fund reported income of £12.2k and spending of £12k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £52k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Basil Russell Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is The Basil Russell Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 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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