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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 290757
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The Ducklings Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 290757. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND CARE IN PREGNANCY, THROUGHOUT CHILDBIRTH AND IN THE POST-NATAL WEEKS. MAINLY IN THE MID-BUCKINGHAMSHIRE REGION.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote health and care throughout pregnancy childbirth and post natal weeks.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £12.5k and spending of £18.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.5k
Latest spending
£18.3k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £12.5k | £18.3k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £9,871 | £11.2k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,340 | £3,960 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,990 | £975 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £15k | £1,272 |
Charitable objects
To promote health and care throughout pregnancy childbirth and post natal weeks.
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees
- 3
What The Ducklings Trust funds
The Ducklings Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £35.8k in total.
How to apply to The Ducklings Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ducklings Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theducklingstrust.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 Ducklings Trust
Is The Ducklings Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ducklings Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ducklings Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedford.
Does The Ducklings Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Ducklings Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Ducklings Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ducklings 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 Mar 2026 was £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,158 a year.
How large is The Ducklings Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ducklings Trust reported income of £12.5k and spending of £18.3k.
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