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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 505355
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Durham Research Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 505355. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the Trust are to foster and encourage projects of educational and charitable research and investigation over a wide range of subjects, ensuring that the results shall be made available.The beneficial area is restricted to Co. Durham. The Trust has supported research projects in the United Kingdom and…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the trust are to foster and encourage through the provision of suitable facilities projects of educational and charitable Research and investigation over a wide range of subjects and to ensure that the fruits of such Research and investigation shall be made available for the benefit of the public and…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the trust are to foster and encourage through the provision of suitable facilities projects of educational and charitable Research and investigation over a wide range of subjects and to ensure that the fruits of such Research and investigation shall be made available for the benefit of the public and to provide appropriate facilities for the education and training of such members of the public as may benefit therefrom in such subjects.
Where it operates
Durham
- Trustees
- 2
What Durham Research Trust funds
Durham Research Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to Durham Research Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Durham Research 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 Durham Research Trust
Is Durham Research Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Durham Research Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Durham Research Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham.
Does Durham Research Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Durham Research Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Durham Research Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Durham Research 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is Durham Research Trust?
In its latest reported year Durham Research Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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