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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1154608
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The Gilda Street Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1154608. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “THE TRUST COLLECTS AND DISBURSES DONATIONS IN LINE WITH THE TRUST'S CHARITABLE AIMS WHICH ARE TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ORAL HISTORY PROJECTS.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are for the public benefit: 2.1 the advancement of the education of the public and to carry out research in the social history and heritage of the east end of London and its environs, in particular but not exclusively by: 2.1.1 the collection, preservation and making available to the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £4,429 and spending of £6,668.
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Latest income
£4,429
Latest spending
£6,668
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,429 | £6,668 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,574 | £10.2k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.2k | £19.2k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,600 | £12.8k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,307 | £4,434 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are for the public benefit: 2.1 the advancement of the education of the public and to carry out research in the social history and heritage of the east end of London and its environs, in particular but not exclusively by: 2.1.1 the collection, preservation and making available to the public, material of historic significance including but not limited to oral histories, photographic and other documents and artefacts which, inter alia, tell the story of working class people; 2.1.2 increasing the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the life and works of dr Gilda ann o'neill (1951 - 2010) including preservation of the archive of her papers.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 2
What The Gilda Street Trust funds
The Gilda Street Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £53.4k in total.
How to apply to The Gilda Street Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Gilda Street Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gildoneill.wordpress.com) 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 about The Gilda Street Trust
Is The Gilda Street Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Gilda Street Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Gilda Street Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does The Gilda Street Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Gilda Street Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Gilda Street Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Gilda Street 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 £6,668. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.
How large is The Gilda Street Trust?
In its latest reported year The Gilda Street Trust reported income of £4,429 and spending of £6,668.
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