# Bristol Trust for the Deaf

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 311507 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/311507)
- Website: https://andyburrowsblueyonder.co.uk
- Latest income: £7,338; spending £6,928
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bristol City
- Other names: Bristol District Institution for Deaf and Dumb (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bristol-trust-for-deaf

The main objectives of the Trust are: (a) to promote the education of deaf children who are resident in the City of Bristol or the neighbouring District, and (b) to benefit deaf persons by making provision for the education of adults and the technical training of persons over 16 years of age

## 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 Dec 2025 | £7,338 | £6,928 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,879 | £7,871 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,726 | £3,026 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,144 | £5,175 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,431 | £3,690 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1)promoting the education of Deaf and dumb children or Deaf children who are not dumb,with a preference for the former,within the area of benefit 2)the residue to be applied for the benefit of Deaf and dumb persons or Deaf persons who are not dumb,with a preference for the former,in one or more of the following ways; i) making provision for the instruction of adult beneficiaries ii) assisting beneficiaries over 16 to continue their education by learning the theory and practice of skilled trades,industries and employments by technical instruction iii) awarding exhibitions tenable by beneficiaries not exceeding the age of 18

## What it funds

Bristol Trust for the Deaf is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bristol Trust for the Deaf reported income of £7,338 and spending of £6,928. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £26.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bristol Trust for the Deaf in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (andyburrowsblueyonder.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

### Is Bristol Trust for the Deaf open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bristol Trust for the Deaf fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

### Does Bristol Trust for the Deaf give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bristol Trust for the Deaf makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bristol Trust for the Deaf give each year?

The register does not break out Bristol Trust for the Deaf's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,928. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,338 a year.

### How large is Bristol Trust for the Deaf?

In its latest reported year Bristol Trust for the Deaf reported income of £7,338 and spending of £6,928.


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