# Edward Bibby Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 200593 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/200593)
- Website: https://www.merseytrusts.org.uk
- Latest income: £32.8k; spending £40.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edward-bibby-fund

Established to make grants for charitable purposes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Edward Bibby Fund is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Edward Bibby Fund reported income of £32.8k and spending of £40.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Edward Bibby Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (merseytrusts.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 Edward Bibby Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Edward Bibby Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Edward Bibby Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Edward Bibby Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Edward Bibby Fund?

In its latest reported year Edward Bibby Fund reported income of £32.8k and spending of £40.7k.


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