# Historical Memory Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185792 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185792)
- Latest income: £0; spending £165
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/historical-memory-trust

To promote human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights andsubsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) in Central and EasternEuropean countries that are members of the European Union by providing grant fundingfor all or any of the following: Research into human rights issues; Educating the public; Raising awareness on human rights issues.

## 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 2024 | £0 | £165 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £250 | £181 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,200 | £166 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,110 | £108 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights andsubsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) in Central and EasternEuropean countries that are members of the European Union by providing grant fundingfor all or any of the following:• Research into human rights issues;• Educating the public on human rights issues• Raising awareness of human rights issues.

## What it funds

Historical Memory Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Historical Memory Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £165. Over its last 4 reported years, to 5 Apr 2024, it spent £620 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany and Hungary and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Historical Memory 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 Historical Memory Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Historical Memory Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany and Hungary and 5 more areas.

### Does Historical Memory Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Historical Memory Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Historical Memory 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 2024 was £165. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £155 a year.

### How large is Historical Memory Trust?

In its latest reported year Historical Memory Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £165.


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