# The Fairfax Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 803603 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/803603)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fairfax-trust

Provision of support for Christian works, organisations and individuals; the relief of poverty and educational projects

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Any charitable purpose but in particular the advancement of Christian religion the advancement of education the relief of poverty and sickness either at home or overseas.

## What it funds

The Fairfax Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Fairfax Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Fairfax 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 Fairfax Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Fairfax Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Fairfax Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Fairfax Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Fairfax Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Fairfax 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Fairfax Trust?

In its latest reported year The Fairfax Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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