The David Ford Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1115940
The David Ford Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1115940. The register describes its activities as: “To support with grants adults as individuals or groups with a learning disability/ difficulty who are, or were in the past, resident in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Such as projects, holidays, outings, and a wide range of community activity. Not those which should be supported by public sector.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £12.1k and spending of £9,291.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The David Ford Trust funds
The David Ford Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The David Ford Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The David Ford Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 about The David Ford Trust
Is The David Ford Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The David Ford Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The David Ford Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The David Ford Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The David Ford Trust?
In its latest reported year The David Ford Trust reported income of £12.1k and spending of £9,291.
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