# The Handmaids of Mary Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 229971 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/229971)
- Latest income: £77.1k; spending £67k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/handmaids-of-mary-trust

Support of the religious and other charitable works of the community of sisters known as the Handmaids of Mary.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Handmaids of Mary Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and religious activities for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year The Handmaids of Mary Trust reported income of £77.1k and spending of £67k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Handmaids of Mary Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Handmaids of Mary Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Handmaids of Mary Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Handmaids of Mary Trust?

In its latest reported year The Handmaids of Mary Trust reported income of £77.1k and spending of £67k.


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