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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1126832
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The Buchanan Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1126832. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Long-term investment in order to make grants to charitable causes.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through;a) the advancement of education.b) the relief of poverty whilst their education is being advanced, and c) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and…” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 May 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 May 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 May 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 May 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through;a) the advancement of education.b) the relief of poverty whilst their education is being advanced, and c) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.2) the provision of such grants and donations for individuals or such charitable associations, bodies and organisations as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 3
What The Buchanan Charitable Trust funds
The Buchanan Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Buchanan Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Buchanan Charitable 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 about The Buchanan Charitable Trust
Is The Buchanan Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Buchanan Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Buchanan Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Buchanan Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Buchanan Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Buchanan Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Buchanan Charitable 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 May 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Buchanan Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Buchanan Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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