# The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 258231 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/258231)
- Latest income: £6,457; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/institute-of-builders-merchants-charities-fund

For the advancement of training and education in Builders Merchanting and the support of The Institute of Builders' Merchants throughout the UK in their efforts to promote training and education in the Builders Merchants industry.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £6,457 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £3,366 | £1,630 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £6,260 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,681 | £2,000 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,476 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education and training in Builders merchanting and support of i.o.b.m.branches throughout the u.k in their efforts to promote training and education in the Builders Merchants industry

## What it funds

The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund reported income of £6,457 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £5,130 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund in its sources (last checked 6 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 The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,026 a year.

### How large is The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund?

In its latest reported year The Institute of Builders Merchants Charities Fund reported income of £6,457 and spending of £0.


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