# The Cornelius Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1019859 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1019859)
- Latest income: £14.4k; spending £13.3k
- 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 England and Wales
- Other names: Cornelius Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cornelius-trust

Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £14.4k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £9,871 | £9,630 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,506 | £8,319 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £7,979 | £7,978 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,999 | £7,765 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the relief of poverty 2) advancement of education 3) advancement of the Christian religion 4) any other exclusively charitable purpose beneficial to the community

## What it funds

The Cornelius Trust 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 The Cornelius Trust reported income of £14.4k and spending of £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £47k 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 Cornelius 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 The Cornelius Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Cornelius Trust fund?

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

### Does The Cornelius Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Cornelius Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Cornelius 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 £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,390 a year.

### How large is The Cornelius Trust?

In its latest reported year The Cornelius Trust reported income of £14.4k and spending of £13.3k.


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