# The Casselden Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 281970 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/281970)
- Latest income: £0; spending £592
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/casselden-trust

Charitable financial assistance in cases of need, within the Dover town area.

## 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 2024 | £0 | £592 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £822 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £997 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £554 | £741 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To be used for such charitable purposes for the benefit of inhabitants of the former borough of dover as constituted and defined immediately prior to 1 april 1974 at such times in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall determine

## What it funds

The Casselden Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Casselden Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £592. Over its last 4 reported years, to 5 Apr 2024, it spent £3,152 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Casselden Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Casselden Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Casselden Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Casselden Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Casselden 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 2024 was £592. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £788 a year.

### How large is The Casselden Trust?

In its latest reported year The Casselden Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £592.


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