# The David Ford Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1115940 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1115940)
- Latest income: £112; spending £8,336
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/david-ford-trust

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.

## 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 | £112 | £8,336 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.1k | £9,291 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £109 | £6,268 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,028 | £886 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £847 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve the needs of people with learning disabilities who are over the age of sixteen by supporting activities which involve these people in their community and society in general in order to improve their condition of life.these objects shall be for people who are, or were in the past, resident in the catchment area of grovehill centre.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The David Ford Trust reported income of £112 and spending of £8,336. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £25.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The David Ford Trust 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 The David Ford Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 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.

### Where does The David Ford Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Riding of Yorkshire.

### 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 much does The David Ford Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The David Ford 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 £8,336. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,126 a year.

### How large is The David Ford Trust?

In its latest reported year The David Ford Trust reported income of £112 and spending of £8,336.


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