UK grants and fundersThe Christina Aitchison Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1041578
No open rounds right now
Get alerted when The Christina Aitchison Trust opens one. We'll email you if a new round appears in the sources we check.
103 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
The Christina Aitchison Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1041578. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of the education of youngThe relief of persons who are blind or suffering from any opthalmic disease or disabilitySupport Research into the causes, treatment and prevention of such.Financial assistance for the relief of sickness of persons who are suffering from terminal illness.To promote, improve…” Its charitable objects are: “Such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine and in particular; to advance education of young persons under the age of twenty five years. To promote the relief of persons who are blind or who suffer from any opthalmic disease or disability and to promote research into the causes…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £2,685 and spending of £2,367.
Verified 17 h ago0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
The Christina Aitchison Trust has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
- OpenDCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Community of PracticeDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport£996k – £997k · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · 4d left
- OpenUKAEA (FOSTER) Fusion Sector Access Bursaries Cohort 2United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority£40k – £40k · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · 4d left
- OpenSustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant SchemeDepartment for Education (DfE)£10k – £1m · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · 4d left
- OpenMoney Guiders Grant Fund 2026/27The Money and Pensions Service£5,000 – £25k · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · 5d left
- OpenHow we help and applying for a grantThe Victoria FoundationAmount not specified · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · 6d left
Get an email when The Christina Aitchison Trust lists a new fund
Create a free account and OpenGrant emails you weekly when The Christina Aitchison Trust lists a new grant or one is about to close. A free account also shows every grant's full criteria. No card needed.
From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,685
Latest spending
£2,367
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £2,685 | £2,367 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £2,511 | £2,516 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,491 | £2,476 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,430 | £2,478 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,177 | £2,500 |
Charitable objects
Such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine and in particular; to advance education of young persons under the age of twenty five years. To promote the relief of persons who are blind or who suffer from any opthalmic disease or disability and to promote research into the causes treatment and prevention of opthalmic diseases and disabilities. To provide financial assistance in the relief of the sickness of persons who are suffering from terminal diseases. To promote improve develop and maintain the education and appreciation of the art and science of music.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Also known as
- Christina Aitchison Trust
- Trustees
- 4
What The Christina Aitchison Trust funds
The Christina Aitchison Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people 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 2026, it spent £12.3k in total.
How to apply to The Christina Aitchison Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Christina Aitchison Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (christinaaitchisontrust.uk) 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 about The Christina Aitchison Trust
Is The Christina Aitchison Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Christina Aitchison Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Christina Aitchison Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Christina Aitchison Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Christina Aitchison Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Christina Aitchison Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Christina Aitchison 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 2026 was £2,367. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,467 a year.
How large is The Christina Aitchison Trust?
In its latest reported year The Christina Aitchison Trust reported income of £2,685 and spending of £2,367.
Guides
Similar funders
Funders of the same type registered under overlapping purposes.
- Corra Foundation4 open
- Forever Manchester360Giving data
- Forte Charitable Foundation360Giving data
- Wates Family Enterprise Trust360Giving data
- Hackney CVS360Giving data
- Shetland Charitable Trust1 open
Open education and training grants for charities
- OpenThe Foyle Foundation FundCommunity Foundation for Northern IrelandUp to £5,000 · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · 11d left
- Open£1000 bursary in memory of Alan Hull (Lindisfarne) which recognises one young song writer each yearCommunity Foundation North EastUp to £1,000 · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · 11d left
- Open (rolling)Funding FinderBath and North East Somerset CouncilUp to £2,000 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- OpenGrants for young people (up to 21) to pursue musical ambitionCommunity Foundation North EastUp to £500 · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · 11d left
- OpenFunding for Joy and Belonging Among LGBT+ Young PeopleCity of Wolverhampton Council£5,000 – £25k · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · 13d left
- OpenTrailblazer FundYouth Music£2,000 – £30k · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · 15d left
Enter a peer organisation's charity number to see every funder that backs it.
First lookup free with an account.
Research this funder in OpenGrant
Full access adds detailed past-giving research, unlimited peer lookups, daily alerts, exports and notes for £29/month. New subscribers get three days before the first charge.