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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 511332
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Eric Thompson Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 511332. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire. The register describes its activities as: “Provide poor persons living in the parishes of Thirsk and Sowerby with a week's holiday in Scarborough every year.” Its charitable objects are: “To provide poor persons living in the parishes of thirsk and sowerby with a week's holiday in scarborough every year.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £3,814 and spending of £4,452.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,814
Latest spending
£4,452
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £3,814 | £4,452 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,306 | £7,306 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,768 | £13.4k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,022 | £12.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,921 | £40 |
Charitable objects
To provide poor persons living in the parishes of thirsk and sowerby with a week's holiday in scarborough every year.
Where it operates
North Yorkshire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Eric Thompson Trust funds
The Eric Thompson Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities 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 Mar 2026, it spent £37.8k in total.
How to apply to The Eric Thompson Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Eric Thompson 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 Eric Thompson Trust
Is The Eric Thompson Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Eric Thompson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Eric Thompson Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.
Does The Eric Thompson Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Eric Thompson Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Eric Thompson Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Eric Thompson 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 Mar 2026 was £4,452. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,558 a year.
How large is The Eric Thompson Trust?
In its latest reported year The Eric Thompson Trust reported income of £3,814 and spending of £4,452.
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