# The British Library Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1148608 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148608)
- Company number: 07943525
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-library-trust

For more information on the Charity's Activities please see the Charity's objects clause

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 4.1 the objects of the charity are, for the benefit of the public, specifically restricted to:4.1.1 advancing and supporting the objects of the British Library board as set out in section 1 of the British Library act 1972 including (but not limited to):4.1.1.1 advancing understanding and appreciation of, and promoting access to, the British Library collections;4.1.1.2 promoting and supporting the British Library as a national centre for reference, study and bibliographical and other information services, in relation both to scientific and technological matters and to the humanities; 4.1.1.3 promoting the availability of the services of the British Library in particular for the time being to institutions of education and learning, other libraries and industry; and4.1.1.4 promoting and advancing the development and good stewardship of the British Library collections. 4.1.2 advancing and supporting the efficient management of other libraries, Library facilities and information services the support of which would be conducive or complementary to the work of the British Library.4.1.3 for the avoidance of doubt (and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing), the trustees may fulfill the objects, or any one of them, by making grants or distributions to the British Library board or any other person, body or institution as the trustees in their absolute discretion see fit.

## What it funds

The British Library Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The British Library Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Library 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 British Library Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The British Library Trust fund?

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

### Does The British Library Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The British Library Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The British Library Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The British Library Trust?

In its latest reported year The British Library Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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