# The Francolin Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1079284 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1079284)
- Latest income: £886; spending £2,250
- What it funds: Religious activities
- 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/francolin-trust

General charitable purposes and in particular to the following:- (1) Relief of citizens in Southern Africa in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster (2) Relief of patients in Southern Africa suffering from AIDS and their social welfare (3) Advancement of Christian Religion either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Francolin Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Francolin Trust reported income of £886 and spending of £2,250.

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

### How large is The Francolin Trust?

In its latest reported year The Francolin Trust reported income of £886 and spending of £2,250.


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