# Josef Watt Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1150404 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1150404)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Israel
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/josef-watt-charitable-trust

Trust for university fees

## 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 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay income from the trust to a university or research institute in Israel or, if none are regarded as suitable in Israel, elsewhere selected by the trustees for the purpose of founding a scholarship/scholarships according to the following conditions or provisions:1. That each scholarship shall be known as 'the david and emma wachtel scholarship' and2. That the said scholarship shall be awarded to such persons as shall be determined by the university or research institute for the purpose of pursuing studies or research in chemistry, biology or medicine.3. The trustee may, where lawful, exercise a preference in favour of Jewish persons.

## What it funds

Josef Watt Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Josef Watt Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Josef Watt Charitable 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 Josef Watt Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Josef Watt Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does Josef Watt Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Josef Watt Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Josef Watt Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Josef Watt Charitable 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Josef Watt Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Josef Watt Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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