UK grants and fundersThe Burial and Cremation Education Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 802204
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The Burial and Cremation Education Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 802204. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Provides grants/donations to people studying or wishing to undertake educational training in the Bereavement sector. Provides grants/donations to research projectives or initiatives to the persons involved in the Bereavement/Cremation/Crematorium industry.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance public education and training in the field of Burial and Cremation administration and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, to provide grants, bursaries, prizes, awards and scholarships.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £8 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£8
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £8 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £11 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance public education and training in the field of Burial and Cremation administration and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, to provide grants, bursaries, prizes, awards and scholarships.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- The I B C A Foundation
- Trustees
- 3
What The Burial and Cremation Education Trust funds
The Burial and Cremation Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Burial and Cremation Education Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Burial and Cremation Education 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 Burial and Cremation Education Trust
Is The Burial and Cremation Education Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Burial and Cremation Education Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Burial and Cremation Education Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Burial and Cremation Education Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Burial and Cremation Education Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Burial and Cremation Education Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Burial and Cremation Education 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 Mar 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Burial and Cremation Education Trust?
In its latest reported year The Burial and Cremation Education Trust reported income of £8 and spending of £0.
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