# The Edward Rogers Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 528358 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/528358)
- Latest income: £6,600; spending £1,849
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: School Charity of Reverend Edward Rogers (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edward-rogers-trust

Education, & costs connected, of persons in the parish of Wentnor.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £6,600 | £1,849 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £7,211 | £3,085 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £7,211 | £9,611 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £6,700 | £3,862 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,376 | £3,249 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Teaching poor children of the parish to read.

## What it funds

The Edward Rogers Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Edward Rogers Trust reported income of £6,600 and spending of £1,849. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £21.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Edward Rogers 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

### Is The Edward Rogers Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Edward Rogers 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 Rogers Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire.

### Does The Edward Rogers Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Edward Rogers Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Edward Rogers 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 2026 was £1,849. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,331 a year.

### How large is The Edward Rogers Trust?

In its latest reported year The Edward Rogers Trust reported income of £6,600 and spending of £1,849.


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