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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 261485
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The Derwent and Edwards Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 261485. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “as per charity deed.” Its charitable objects are: “(1) The object of the charity is the relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the trustees shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct. (2)…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,248 and spending of £6,481.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,248
Latest spending
£6,481
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £9,248 | £6,481 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,797 | £5,693 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,143 | £3,954 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,133 | £4,719 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,989 | £3,056 |
Charitable objects
(1) The object of the charity is the relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the trustees shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct. (2) The land identified in part 1 of the schedule to this scheme must be retained by the trustees for use the object of the charity.
Where it operates
East Sussex
- Formerly
- Edwards Trust
- Trustees
- 6
What The Derwent and Edwards Trust funds
The Derwent and Edwards Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £23.9k in total.
How to apply to The Derwent and Edwards Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Derwent and Edwards 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 Derwent and Edwards Trust
Is The Derwent and Edwards Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Derwent and Edwards Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Derwent and Edwards Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.
Does The Derwent and Edwards Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Derwent and Edwards Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Derwent and Edwards Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Derwent and Edwards 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 Dec 2025 was £6,481. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,781 a year.
How large is The Derwent and Edwards Trust?
In its latest reported year The Derwent and Edwards Trust reported income of £9,248 and spending of £6,481.
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