# The British Upland Footpath Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1040104 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1040104)
- Website: https://www.uplandpathtrust.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Upland Path Trust (Upt) (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-upland-footpath-trust

The key object of the charity is to improve the quality of path work and maintenance in the uplands by raising the profile of upland path management and promoting exchange of information.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the income and capital to such charitable institutions, for the benefit of the public, to preserve and protect the natural environment, and in particular Upland areas in the United Kingdom by the upkeep, restoration, maintenance improvement and such other works of Upland hill mountain or ben footpaths and the land adjoining such footpaths

## What it funds

The British Upland Footpath Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The British Upland Footpath Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 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 Upland Footpath Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (uplandpathtrust.org) 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 The British Upland Footpath Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Upland Footpath 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 Upland Footpath Trust fund?

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

### Does The British Upland Footpath Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The British Upland Footpath Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The British Upland Footpath 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 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The British Upland Footpath Trust?

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


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