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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1124146
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Hilary's Dream Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1124146. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To help adults who are disabled or disadvantaged to fulfil their sailing dreams, by acting as a source of practical or financial support for a specific project.” Its charitable objects are: “1 to promote education and healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for outdoor education, sailing, navigation and leadership, particularly for disabled persons of all ages; and2 to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other…” In the year to 31 Oct 2025 it reported income of £300 and spending of £6,500.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£300
Latest spending
£6,500
- What it funds
- DisabilityAmateur sportRecreation
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £300 | £6,500 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £300 | £5,500 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £50 | £11k |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £924 | £10.6k |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £2,795 | £6,202 |
Charitable objects
1 to promote education and healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for outdoor education, sailing, navigation and leadership, particularly for disabled persons of all ages; and2 to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; with particular emphasis on people with disabilities or who are socially disadvantaged.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What Hilary's Dream Trust funds
Hilary's Dream Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, amateur sport and recreation for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £39.8k in total.
How to apply to Hilary's Dream Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hilary's Dream Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hilarysdreamtrust.org.uk) 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 Hilary's Dream Trust
Is Hilary's Dream Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hilary's Dream Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Hilary's Dream Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Hilary's Dream Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Hilary's Dream Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Hilary's Dream Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Hilary's Dream 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 Oct 2025 was £6,500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,953 a year.
How large is Hilary's Dream Trust?
In its latest reported year Hilary's Dream Trust reported income of £300 and spending of £6,500.
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