# The Birshan Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1181858 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1181858)
- Latest income: £68.2k; spending £64.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/birshan-charitable-trust

The charity makes grants in line with its charitable objectives. Please note, no unsolicited requests are accepted.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Birshan Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Birshan Charitable Trust reported income of £68.2k and spending of £64.4k.

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

### How large is The Birshan Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Birshan Charitable Trust reported income of £68.2k and spending of £64.4k.


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