# Elizabeth Allen Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 310968 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/310968)
- Website: https://www.elizabethallentrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £33.6k; spending £35.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/elizabeth-allen-trust

Educational grants to (a) voluntary aided schools and (b) any such school in the area of benefit; (c) individuals under 25 years who are resident, attend college or further education, or are employed in the area of benefit and are in need of financial assistance for educational or preparation for entry into employment purposes. Grants are not available towards private school fees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Elizabeth Allen 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 Elizabeth Allen Trust reported income of £33.6k and spending of £35.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Elizabeth Allen Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (elizabethallentrust.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 Elizabeth Allen Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does Elizabeth Allen Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Elizabeth Allen Trust?

In its latest reported year Elizabeth Allen Trust reported income of £33.6k and spending of £35.8k.


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