# Benham-Seaman Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278062 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278062)
- Latest income: £6,191; spending £1,450
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benham-seaman-trust

Supports adult education through Workers' Education Association

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £6,191 | £1,450 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £5,244 | £450 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £5,194 | £5,659 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £4,883 | £450 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £10.6k | £450 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of adult education of the county of Essex. (for details see clause 2 of the trust deed).

## What it funds

Benham-Seaman Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Benham-Seaman Trust reported income of £6,191 and spending of £1,450. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £8,459 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Benham-Seaman Trust 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

### Is Benham-Seaman Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Benham-Seaman Trust fund?

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

### Does Benham-Seaman Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Benham-Seaman Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Benham-Seaman Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £1,450. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,692 a year.

### How large is Benham-Seaman Trust?

In its latest reported year Benham-Seaman Trust reported income of £6,191 and spending of £1,450.


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