# The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 286974 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/286974)
- Latest income: £700; spending £2,100
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Isle of Man
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bernard-robinson-charitable-trust

Thomas Bernard Robinson following discussion with Churchill after the War discussed the fact that cancer after the war was the biggest killer. A lady made a donation of a ring which was auctioned and the proceeds from that went on to set up Marie Curie Cancer Care Organisation - for which TBR was the founding secretary. He wanted to continue helping small start up charities so here we are.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £700 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £717 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £562 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £13k | £2,100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,149 | £7,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purpose or purposes and if more than one in such proportions and in such manner in all respects as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust reported income of £700 and spending of £2,100. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £15.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Isle of Man.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bernard Robinson Charitable 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 The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Isle of Man.

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

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

### How much does The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £2,100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,180 a year.

### How large is The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Bernard Robinson Charitable Trust reported income of £700 and spending of £2,100.


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