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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 289754
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Forerunner Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 289754. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 6 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “There was no activity, or income or expenditure by the Forerunner Charitable Trust during 2009.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their uncontrolled discretion from time to time think fit.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,000 and spending of £8,500.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,000
Latest spending
£8,500
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £9,000 | £8,500 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,899 | £5,470 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,000 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £100 | £0 |
Charitable objects
For such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their uncontrolled discretion from time to time think fit.
Where it operates
Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Congo, Kenya, Liberia, Romania, Rwanda
- Also known as
- Forerunner
- Trustees
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What Forerunner Charitable Trust funds
Forerunner Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £14k in total.
How to apply to Forerunner Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Forerunner Charitable 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 Forerunner Charitable Trust
Is Forerunner Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Forerunner Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Forerunner Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 6 more areas.
Does Forerunner Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Forerunner Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Forerunner Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Forerunner Charitable 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 Dec 2025 was £8,500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,794 a year.
How large is Forerunner Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year Forerunner Charitable Trust reported income of £9,000 and spending of £8,500.
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