# The British Veterinary Association Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 258343 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/258343)
- Latest income: £234; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-veterinary-association-trust

The Trust was set up for the advancement of education in veterinary science, but is currently dormant, as the charity relies on donations from BVA.A subsidiary charity, the BVA Staff Benevolent Fund, was set up to help current and ex-BVA employees and dependents in time of financial need.

## 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 | £234 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £300 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £247 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £44 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) Advancement of education in Veterinary science medicine or surgery. (ii) to research in the fields of Veterinary science, medicine or surgery and to disseminate the results of such research. (iii) relief of suffering in animals and the protection and improvement and purity of breeds of animals useful to man. (iv) general charitable purposes in connection with Veterinary science medicine or surgery.

## What it funds

The British Veterinary Association Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The British Veterinary Association Trust reported income of £234 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, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Veterinary Association Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Veterinary Association Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Veterinary Association 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 Veterinary Association Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The British Veterinary Association Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The British Veterinary Association Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The British Veterinary Association 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 Veterinary Association Trust?

In its latest reported year The British Veterinary Association Trust reported income of £234 and spending of £0.


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