# Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262206 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262206)
- Latest income: £14.8k; spending £15.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/helen-mathieson-charitable-trust

This Charity's main concerns have been for the advancement of education and religion for which purpose it has provided funds to support Abbess Adelicia Charity, The Church Union, Llwyn Onn Burial Ground Trust, Stop Stansted Expansion, and Staploe Education Trust during the 12 months under review

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £14.8k | £15.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £18k | £21k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £18.8k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £19.2k | £62k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £18.2k | £40.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For such charity or charitable purposes as determined by trustees with consent of settlor in her lifetime.

## What it funds

Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust reported income of £14.8k and spending of £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £158k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Helen Mathieson 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 5 Apr 2026 was £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £31.6k a year.

### How large is Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust reported income of £14.8k and spending of £15.5k.


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