# The Darkley Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1187920 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187920)
- Website: https://www.thedarkleytrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £12.6k; spending £38.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/darkley-trust

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## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Darkley Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Darkley Trust reported income of £12.6k and spending of £38.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Darkley Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thedarkleytrust.co.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

### Is The Darkley Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Darkley Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

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

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

### How large is The Darkley Trust?

In its latest reported year The Darkley Trust reported income of £12.6k and spending of £38.6k.


## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)