# Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1051482 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1051482)
- Website: https://www.aldingbournetrust.org
- Latest income: £8,752; spending £6,549
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-aldingbourne-trust

The Friends act to raise funds and support the work of The Aldingbourne Trust, which is a charity that supports people with disabilities to develop and live the lives they choose.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,752 | £6,549 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.4k | £18.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £14.8k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,746 | £1,663 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,310 | £2,228 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of persons who have a physical/learning disability,particularly by supporting the work of the Aldingbourne trust.

## What it funds

Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and accommodation / housing for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust reported income of £8,752 and spending of £6,549. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £44k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (aldingbournetrust.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 Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of the Aldingbourne 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 Mar 2025 was £6,549. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,809 a year.

### How large is Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Aldingbourne Trust reported income of £8,752 and spending of £6,549.


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