# The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1032579 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1032579)
- Latest income: £2,067; spending £1,620
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Suffolk
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/groton-winthrop-mulberry-trust

To preserve the land known as The Croft as an open space for the enjoyment of the residents of Groton and adjoining parishes. To maintain and protect the historic Mulberry tree.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,067 | £1,620 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,677 | £3,993 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,737 | £1,417 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £443 | £1,240 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,283 | £3,565 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To adminster 'the croft' as an open space for enjoyment by the residents of Groton and the immediately adjacent civil parishes; (b. To maintain, protect, and use its best endeavours to preserve the Winthrop Mulberry tree, being a tree of historical importance, situated in the croft; (c. To preserve and cultural links which exist for the mutual benefit of the people of east anglia and the people of new England; (d. Such other purposes for the welfare and benefit of the village and residents of Groton and for the support and maintenance of the parish of st bartholomew, Groton as the trustees may from time to time decide.

## What it funds

The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust reported income of £2,067 and spending of £1,620. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk.

### Does The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Groton Winthrop Mulberry 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 Dec 2025 was £1,620. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,367 a year.

### How large is The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust?

In its latest reported year The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust reported income of £2,067 and spending of £1,620.


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