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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1166068
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The David Vaisey Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1166068. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “To support and administer the David Vaisey Awards given to recognise and fund Gloucestershire libraries' initiatives to encourage and develop reading and literacy.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of education by encouraging and developing reading and literacy among the general public in England and Wales and particularly in Gloucestershire including in conjunction with public libraries.” In the year to 31 Oct 2025 it reported income of £21.3k and spending of £21.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.3k
Latest spending
£21.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £21.3k | £21.1k |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £20.9k | £22.4k |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £10.9k | £8,157 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £17.3k | £14.3k |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £10.5k | £12.5k |
Charitable objects
The advancement of education by encouraging and developing reading and literacy among the general public in England and Wales and particularly in Gloucestershire including in conjunction with public libraries.
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Trustees
- 7
What The David Vaisey Trust funds
The David Vaisey Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £78.4k in total.
How to apply to The David Vaisey Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The David Vaisey Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (davidvaiseyawards.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 about The David Vaisey Trust
Is The David Vaisey Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The David Vaisey 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 Vaisey Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does The David Vaisey Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The David Vaisey Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The David Vaisey Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The David Vaisey 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 Oct 2025 was £21.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.7k a year.
How large is The David Vaisey Trust?
In its latest reported year The David Vaisey Trust reported income of £21.3k and spending of £21.1k.
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