# The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 900006 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/900006)
- Latest income: £1,728; spending £11k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bristol City
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/guild-of-guardians-of-bristol-charitable-trust

The charity is established to enhance the good name of the City of Bristol, its traditions trade & commerce. The charity receives its income from donations received from the Guild of Guardians and by donations received directly from personal members of the Guild of Guardians. The charity makes grants to the City of Bristol and other local institutions and individuals.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £1,728 | £11k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £3,212 | £7,103 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £7,227 | £4,696 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £12k | £7,846 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1,859 | £12.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time in their absolute discretion determine provided that when exercising their powers the trustees shall give first consideration to charitable institutions and charitable purposes in the Bristol area which are for the enhancement and general benefit of the city of Bristol.

## What it funds

The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust reported income of £1,728 and spending of £11k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £43.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable 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 Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

### Does The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,681 a year.

### How large is The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Guild of Guardians of Bristol Charitable Trust reported income of £1,728 and spending of £11k.


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