# The Dream Trust UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1191164 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191164)
- Website: https://www.dreamtrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £600; spending £480
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dream-trust-uk

Fundraising, grant giving, direct help (CV training, interview techniques, introduction to work experience opportunities)

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £600 | £480 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £850 | £455 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,100 | £458 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £900 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are the relief of young people between the ages of 16 and 30 who are in need by reason oftheir youth, financial hardship, illness, or other social and/or economic disadvantage, in particular by supportingother charities that share a similar purpose.

## What it funds

The Dream Trust UK is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Dream Trust UK reported income of £600 and spending of £480. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £2,293 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dream Trust UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dreamtrust.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

### Is The Dream Trust UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Dream Trust UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Dream Trust UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Dream Trust UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Dream Trust UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Dream Trust UK give each year?

The register does not break out The Dream Trust UK'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 £480. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £459 a year.

### How large is The Dream Trust UK?

In its latest reported year The Dream Trust UK reported income of £600 and spending of £480.


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