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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 270559
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The Dempster Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 270559. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “General Charitable giving.” Its charitable objects are: “Payment of capital or income to charitable organisations in the United Kingdom at the trustees' discretion.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £4,987 and spending of £5,000.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,987
Latest spending
£5,000
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £4,987 | £5,000 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,824 | £3,210 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,660 | £2,450 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,312 | £2,350 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,843 | £3,450 |
Charitable objects
Payment of capital or income to charitable organisations in the United Kingdom at the trustees' discretion.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What The Dempster Charitable Trust funds
The Dempster Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £16.5k in total.
How to apply to The Dempster Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dempster Charitable 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 about The Dempster Charitable Trust
Is The Dempster Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Dempster Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Dempster Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Dempster Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Dempster Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Dempster Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Dempster Charitable 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 £5,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,292 a year.
How large is The Dempster Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Dempster Charitable Trust reported income of £4,987 and spending of £5,000.
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