# The Carrie Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 286295 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/286295)
- Latest income: £9,089; spending £8,011
- What it funds: Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/carrie-trust

I support individuals and organisations who work in religious, philanthropic, or in the voluntary sector to improve the lives of others less fortunate

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £9,089 | £8,011 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £10.8k | £10.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £10.8k | £10.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,410 | £7,260 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £6,312 | £6,319 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the advancement of religious and other charitable purposes.

## What it funds

The Carrie Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Carrie Trust reported income of £9,089 and spending of £8,011. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £43.1k 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 Carrie 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 Carrie Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Carrie Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Carrie Trust fund?

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

### Does The Carrie Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Carrie Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Carrie Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £8,011. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,627 a year.

### How large is The Carrie Trust?

In its latest reported year The Carrie Trust reported income of £9,089 and spending of £8,011.


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