# Ihes Trust UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209821 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209821)
- Company number: 15806263
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ihes-trust-uk

The mission of IHES Trust UK is the advancement of science and public understanding in the fields of fundamental mathematics, theoretical physics and related disciplines.

## 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 Jan 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. Purposes1.1 the objects of the charity are, for the public benefit, the advancement of science and the advancement of education, in each case, in the fields of fundamental mathematics, theoretical physics, methodology of human sciences and other related theoretical disciplines, in particular (but not exclusively) by:1.1.1 promoting appreciation and understanding of science which has originated in france and furthering British and french relations on scientific research and debate;1.1.2 carrying out and facilitating scientific research in these fields and promoting and publishing the useful results of the same; 1.1.3 participating in scientific debate in these fields; and 1.1.4 raising public awareness and understanding of these fields and related scientific theories and developments in these fields.1.2 nothing in the objects shall authorise an application of property for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with s.7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005.

## What it funds

Ihes Trust UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Ihes Trust UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ihes Trust UK 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 Ihes Trust UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ihes Trust UK fund?

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

### Does Ihes Trust UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Ihes Trust UK give each year?

The register does not break out Ihes 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 Jan 2025 was £0.

### How large is Ihes Trust UK?

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


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