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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1095445
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The Cavendish Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1095445. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Iraq. The register describes its activities as: “The relief of poverty and famine, the enhancement of education, the preservation and protection of good health, the advancement of religion, giving grants to those in need, making donations to charities and other organisations and/or institutions in the UK and Iraq, and the "Roqaya Appeal Fund" which supports…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the trust are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public by the advancement of religion, the advancement of education, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £4,231 and spending of £13.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,231
Latest spending
£13.3k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,231 | £13.3k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,054 | £200 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,177 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £13.1k | £7,782 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the trust are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public by the advancement of religion, the advancement of education, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Iraq
- Formerly
- The Portland Trust
- Trustees
- 2
What The Cavendish Trust funds
The Cavendish Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £21.3k in total.
How to apply to The Cavendish Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Cavendish 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 about The Cavendish Trust
Is The Cavendish Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Cavendish Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Cavendish Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Iraq.
Does The Cavendish Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Cavendish Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Cavendish Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Cavendish 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 £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,251 a year.
How large is The Cavendish Trust?
In its latest reported year The Cavendish Trust reported income of £4,231 and spending of £13.3k.
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