# The Bernard Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1080437 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1080437)
- Latest income: £5,820; spending £46k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bernard-charitable-trust

To receive capital and income upon trust, to apply income for charitable purposes, in the UK or abroad, at the discretion of the trustees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Bernard Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Bernard Charitable Trust reported income of £5,820 and spending of £46k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bernard Charitable 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

### Is The Bernard Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bernard Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Bernard Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Bernard Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Bernard Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Bernard Charitable Trust reported income of £5,820 and spending of £46k.


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- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
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