# The Erica Leonard Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 291627 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/291627)
- Latest income: £12.8k; spending £73.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/erica-leonard-trust

The trustees prefer a policy of making donations to smaller charities in Surrey where a donation of about £1,000 would make a difference to the charitable organisation. They also prefer to give donations to those charities that have a proven record with ongoing financial needs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Erica Leonard Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Erica Leonard Trust reported income of £12.8k and spending of £73.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Erica Leonard Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Erica Leonard Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Erica Leonard Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Erica Leonard Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Erica Leonard Trust?

In its latest reported year The Erica Leonard Trust reported income of £12.8k and spending of £73.6k.


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