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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 326360
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The Chestnut Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 326360. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Making of grants to organisations and individuals.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of this charitable trust are: a. The relief of poverty; b. The furtherance of education; c. The furtherance of the Christian religion and d. The conservation of wildlife and the environment.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £3,125.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£3,125
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £3,125 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £1,679 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £3,258 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £3,223 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £3,369 |
Charitable objects
The objects of this charitable trust are: a. The relief of poverty; b. The furtherance of education; c. The furtherance of the Christian religion and d. The conservation of wildlife and the environment.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 2
What The Chestnut Trust funds
The Chestnut Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14.7k in total.
How to apply to The Chestnut Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Chestnut 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 Chestnut Trust
Is The Chestnut Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Chestnut Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Chestnut Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Chestnut Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Chestnut Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Chestnut Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Chestnut 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 £3,125. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,931 a year.
How large is The Chestnut Trust?
In its latest reported year The Chestnut Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £3,125.
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