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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1129090
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The Brendan Oakes Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1129090. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “Helping teenagers undergoing treatment for cancer to have fun. Provision of laptop computers for study and social networking whilst in hospital. Helping NHS Trusts to furnish their teenage and young people projects with electrical equipment, furniture, computer games and media equipment. Helping individuals to enjoy…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of sickness and distress of children and young people suffering from cancer, including the provision of facilities for recreation, with a view to improving the conditions of life for such young people and their families.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £4,553 and spending of £1,774.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,553
Latest spending
£1,774
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyAmateur sportRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,553 | £1,774 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,246 | £2,425 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,587 | £216 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £884 | £2,145 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £65 | £500 |
Charitable objects
The relief of sickness and distress of children and young people suffering from cancer, including the provision of facilities for recreation, with a view to improving the conditions of life for such young people and their families.
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees
- 4
What The Brendan Oakes Trust funds
The Brendan Oakes Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £7,060 in total.
How to apply to The Brendan Oakes Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Brendan Oakes Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (brendanoakestrust.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Brendan Oakes Trust
Is The Brendan Oakes Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Brendan Oakes Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Brendan Oakes Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk and 1 more area.
Does The Brendan Oakes Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Brendan Oakes Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Brendan Oakes Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Brendan Oakes 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 £1,774. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,412 a year.
How large is The Brendan Oakes Trust?
In its latest reported year The Brendan Oakes Trust reported income of £4,553 and spending of £1,774.
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