# Collett Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 268740 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/268740)
- Latest income: £1,084; spending £350
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Surrey
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/collett-trust-fund

Meets twice a year to consider and make grants.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £1,084 | £350 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £699 | £450 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £883 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £770 | £1,130 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £696 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To such charities or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the trustees may in their uncontrolled discretion determine having regard to any directions given or wishes expressed by the settlor (harry francis Collett) to the trustees.

## What it funds

Collett Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities 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 Collett Trust Fund reported income of £1,084 and spending of £350. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,230 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Collett Trust Fund 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

### Is Collett Trust Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does Collett Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

### Does Collett Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Collett Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Collett Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £350. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £446 a year.

### How large is Collett Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year Collett Trust Fund reported income of £1,084 and spending of £350.


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