The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 244407
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The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 244407. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone. The register describes its activities as: “a) to create scholarships for the further training of midwivesb) to assist midwives to widen their experience by visiting leading centres of obstetricsc) to provide facilities for research or similar schemes to promote advances in obstetricsd) for any objects ejusdem generis to those hereinbefore set out.” Its charitable objects are: “(a) To create scholarships for the further training of midwives. (b) To assist midwives to widen their experience by visiting leading centres of obstetrics. (c) To provide facilities for research or similar schemes to promote advances in obstetrics. (d) For any objects ejusdem generis to those hereinbefore set out.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £743 and spending of £20k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£743
Latest spending
£20k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £743 | £20k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £3,100 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £589 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,320 | £0 |
Charitable objects
(a) To create scholarships for the further training of midwives. (b) To assist midwives to widen their experience by visiting leading centres of obstetrics. (c) To provide facilities for research or similar schemes to promote advances in obstetrics. (d) For any objects ejusdem generis to those hereinbefore set out.
Where it operates
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone
- Formerly
- The Edward Sharp Memorial Fund
- Trustees
- 6
What The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust funds
The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £23.1k in total.
How to apply to The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Edward Sharp Memorial 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 Sharp Memorial Trust
Is The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Edward Sharp Memorial 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 Sharp Memorial Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone.
Does The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Edward Sharp Memorial 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 Dec 2025 was £20k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,620 a year.
How large is The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust?
In its latest reported year The Edward Sharp Memorial Trust reported income of £743 and spending of £20k.
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