# The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1127587 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1127587)
- Website: https://www.ebico.org.uk/about-ebico/ebico-trust
- Latest income: £2,410; spending £7,539
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ebico-trust-for-sustainable-development

We provide financial support to charities and not-for-profit organizations which are seeking to tackle fuel-poverty in sustainable ways

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,410 | £7,539 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,229 | £1,993 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £40.5k | £151k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £21k | £101k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £256k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Promoting Sustainable Development for the benefit of the public by the preservation conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources;the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities;the promotion of Sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.Sustainable Development means "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

## What it funds

The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development reported income of £2,410 and spending of £7,539. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £517k 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 Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ebico.org.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 Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development fund?

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

### Does The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development give each year?

The register does not break out The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development'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 £7,539. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £103k a year.

### How large is The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development?

In its latest reported year The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development reported income of £2,410 and spending of £7,539.


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