UK funding workspaceThe Bear Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 801946
The Bear Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 801946. The register describes its activities as: “Funding of individuals and institutions for religious activities.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £50 and spending of £0.
Verified 20 days ago24 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Religious activities
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
The Bear Trust has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£50
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
What The Bear Trust funds
The Bear Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Bear Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bear Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Bear Trust
Is The Bear Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bear Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Bear Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bear Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Bear Trust?
In its latest reported year The Bear Trust reported income of £50 and spending of £0.
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