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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 279517
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The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 279517. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “The trustees will apply the income of the Trust Fund for any organisations established solely for charitable purposes at their discretion, with power to pay the capital of the Trust Fund for the same purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “To or for the charitable purposes of such bodies, associations or arganisations as shall at the date of payment or application be established for charitable purposes only according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £346 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£346
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £346 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £1,488 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,856 | £20k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £87 | £1,000 |
Charitable objects
To or for the charitable purposes of such bodies, associations or arganisations as shall at the date of payment or application be established for charitable purposes only according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit.
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Trustees
- 2
What The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust funds
The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £22.5k in total.
How to apply to The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable 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 about The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust
Is The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Dennis and Lidia Sciama 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 Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Dennis and Lidia Sciama 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,498 a year.
How large is The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Dennis and Lidia Sciama Charitable Trust reported income of £346 and spending of £0.
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