# The Forster Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 293043 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293043)
- Latest income: £7,681; spending £3,475
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/forster-charitable-trust

The Charitable Trust was established to fund donations to other charitable bodies and community groups established in England and Wales.

## 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 | £7,681 | £3,475 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,835 | £5,779 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £338 | £9,098 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £331 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £470 | £13.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the charitable purposes of such bodies, associations or organisations as shall at the date of the payment or application be established for charitable purposes only according to the law of England and Wales or may be paid or applied for such other objects as shall be charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit upon such conditions (if any) and in such manner in all respects as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Forster Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Forster Charitable Trust reported income of £7,681 and spending of £3,475. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £33.2k 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 Forster 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

### Is The Forster Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Forster Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Forster Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Forster Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Forster 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 5 Apr 2025 was £3,475. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,640 a year.

### How large is The Forster Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Forster Charitable Trust reported income of £7,681 and spending of £3,475.


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