# The Chelsea Burley Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1174744 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174744)
- Website: http://www.thechelseaburleytrust.com
- Latest income: £2,675; spending £4,046
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chelsea-burley-trust

Provides funds direct into Brain Tumour research. The Chelsea Burley Trust supports Oncology Children's families.

## 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 | £2,675 | £4,046 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,055 | £7,652 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,980 | £7,058 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,669 | £6,633 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £16.1k | £4,615 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A. The relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of health among children under the age of 18 years residing permanently or temporarily in the United Kingdom and receiving treatment for primary or secondary brain tumours.b. Such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine for the benefit of cancer patients and their families.

## What it funds

The Chelsea Burley Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Chelsea Burley Trust reported income of £2,675 and spending of £4,046. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £30k 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 Chelsea Burley Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thechelseaburleytrust.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Chelsea Burley Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Chelsea Burley Trust fund?

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

### Does The Chelsea Burley Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Chelsea Burley Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Chelsea Burley 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 £4,046. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,001 a year.

### How large is The Chelsea Burley Trust?

In its latest reported year The Chelsea Burley Trust reported income of £2,675 and spending of £4,046.


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