UK funding workspaceThe Guinness Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 208076
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Guinness Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 208076. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Providing good quality affordable homes and services and working to build neighbourhoods where people will choose to live - both now and in the future.” Its charitable objects are: “The prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in England and Wales for the public benefit including without limitation by;(1) The provision of accommodation, amenities and facilities, furnishings and services,(2) The provision of services, goods or facilities that, in the opinion of the trustee…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in England and Wales for the public benefit including without limitation by;(1) The provision of accommodation, amenities and facilities, furnishings and services,(2) The provision of services, goods or facilities that, in the opinion of the trustee, contribute to the convenience, health, comfort, general welfare and life chances of the charity's beneficiaries,(3) The relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment,(4) The provision of facilities for obtaining means of subsistence and the necessities and decencies of life,(5) The provision of financial support, aid, loans or gifts,(6) The advancement of health of the beneficiaries,(7) The provision of support to any corporate body, institution, private or public undertaking or trust formed, or to be formed, either for the purpose of profit or without profit, having objects analogous to any of the objects of the charity,(8) Undertaking research,and by such other means as the trustee may in its uncontrolled discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 1
What The Guinness Trust funds
The Guinness Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Guinness Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Guinness Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (guinnesspartnership.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 Guinness Trust
Is The Guinness Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Guinness Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Guinness Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Guinness Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Guinness Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Guinness Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Guinness 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Guinness Trust?
In its latest reported year The Guinness Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Guides
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