# The George Franks Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 802093 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/802093)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda, Zimbabwe
- Other names: The George Franks (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/george-franks-trust

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOPSES

## 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 | £2,100 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £300 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £1,400 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £50 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable insitutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The George Franks Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The George Franks Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,850 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda and Zimbabwe.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The George Franks Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda and Zimbabwe.

### Does The George Franks Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The George Franks Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The George Franks 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 5 reported years its spending averaged £770 a year.

### How large is The George Franks Trust?

In its latest reported year The George Franks Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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