# The Falkland Islands Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199145 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199145)
- Website: https://www.ukfit.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Falkland Islands
- Trustees: 14
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/falkland-islands-trust

The Falkland Islands Trust is dedicated to the assistance of the Falkland Islands and their population by conducting beneficial programmes of research and advice on agriculture, forestry, rural development and civic issues not normally funded by Government. For this the Trust uses the specialist skills and contacts of its UK based consultant and the dedication of its Trustees.

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

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:a) the advancement of education and training for the public benefit by:i. Providing or assisting in the provision of amenities and facilities at schools in the Falkland Islands and the regionii. The provision of grants, bursaries and support to enable students and others to attend schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the Falkland Islands and the region, the United Kingdom and elsewhereb) advancing the education of the public in the economy, history, geography fauna, flora and wildlife of the Falkland Islands and the region including but not limited to the promotion of study and research in relation thereto and the dissemination of the useful results of such research and study.c) to advance such other charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in such manner as the trustees see fit from time to time.

## What it funds

The Falkland Islands Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Falkland Islands Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Falkland Islands Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ukfit.org) 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 The Falkland Islands Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Falkland Islands Trust fund?

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

### Does The Falkland Islands Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Falkland Islands Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Falkland Islands 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Falkland Islands Trust?

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


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