# The Himalayan Trust UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000153 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000153)
- Website: https://www.himalayantrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Nepal
- Other names: Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 13
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/himalayan-trust-uk-1000153

Dormant - all activities now operated by Himalayan Trust UK CIO which is a direct continuation of this original charity

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £549k | £253k | £131k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £123k | £167k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £172k | £195k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the relief of poverty and sickness of persons in Nepal b) the protection and preservation of the environment in particular in the national parks in Nepal and their environs for the public benefit

## What it funds

The Himalayan Trust UK is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The Himalayan Trust UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £615k in total, including £131k of grants to organisations in the 1 year it reported them.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nepal.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Himalayan Trust UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (himalayantrust.co.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

### Is The Himalayan Trust UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Himalayan Trust UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nepal.

### Does The Himalayan Trust UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Himalayan Trust UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Himalayan Trust UK give each year?

The register does not break out The Himalayan Trust UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £123k a year.

### How large is The Himalayan Trust UK?

In its latest reported year The Himalayan Trust UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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