# Christopher Francis Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 326670 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/326670)
- Latest income: £2,575; spending £150
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christopher-francis-trust

Granting of monies to support anthroposophical and other charitable activities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £2,575 | £150 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £687 | £150 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £635 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £622 | £4,104 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £14 | £927 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The furtherance of the doctrine of anthroposophy, that is to say the spiritual science which formed the subject matter of the writings and teachings of dr rudolf steiner and to promote its application in the fields of education, the arts and sciences, medicine, religion, philosophy, social development and welfare agriculture and otherwise for the benefit and to promote the mental and moral improvement of human beings with or without such reservations amendments addition and omissions as the trustees may deem proper. (for further details see clause (1) Of the trust registration date deed).

## What it funds

Christopher Francis Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Christopher Francis Trust reported income of £2,575 and spending of £150. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £5,966 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christopher Francis Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Christopher Francis Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Christopher Francis Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Christopher Francis Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Christopher Francis Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Christopher Francis Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Christopher Francis Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £150. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,193 a year.

### How large is Christopher Francis Trust?

In its latest reported year Christopher Francis Trust reported income of £2,575 and spending of £150.


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