# The Gill David Arts Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1007405 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1007405)
- Website: https://www.gilldavidartstrust.org
- Latest income: £2,082; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gill-david-arts-trust

To advance the arts education of young people up to 25 years old residing within Wigan Metropolitan Borough, and particularly in Tyldesley, Atherton and Leigh, by the provision of amenities, facilities, equipment and activities which would not otherwise be provided by the local authority.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Gill David Arts Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Gill David Arts Trust reported income of £2,082 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Gill David Arts Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (gilldavidartstrust.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 The Gill David Arts Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Gill David Arts Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Gill David Arts Trust?

In its latest reported year The Gill David Arts Trust reported income of £2,082 and spending of £0.


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