The Edward Charitable Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 267460
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The Edward Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 267460. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “This is a very small charity with limited funds. It usually only makes grants to other charities already known to the trustees. Unsolicited requests for funds will almost certainly be rejected and result in wasted postage costs.” Its charitable objects are: “To pay or apply the income of the trust fund and also so much of the capital thereof as the settlor may from time to time by notice in writing to the trustees determine and direct to such charitable bodies or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions and manner and subject to such terms and conditions as…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £974 and spending of £13.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£974
Latest spending
£13.8k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £974 | £13.8k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,034 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £995 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £887 | £250 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,103 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To pay or apply the income of the trust fund and also so much of the capital thereof as the settlor may from time to time by notice in writing to the trustees determine and direct to such charitable bodies or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions and manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the settlor may from time to time by a like notice direct and in default of any such direction and in so far as any such direction may not extend as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 2
What The Edward Charitable Trust funds
The Edward Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14.1k in total.
How to apply to The Edward Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Edward Charitable 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 The Edward Charitable Trust
Is The Edward Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Edward Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Edward Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does The Edward Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Edward Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Edward Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Edward Charitable Trust'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 £13.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,814 a year.
How large is The Edward Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Edward Charitable Trust reported income of £974 and spending of £13.8k.
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