# The K N Shah Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289601 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289601)
- Latest income: £4,577; spending £8,629
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/k-n-shah-trust

To make financial contribution to those charities that deserve funding. To sponsor individuals fund-raising on behalf of or for charities.

## 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 | £4,577 | £8,629 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,141 | £4,037 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,468 | £1,575 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,009 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,669 | £6,227 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) Relief and assistance of poor and needy persons. (2) The advancement of religion. (3) The advancement of education.

## What it funds

The K N Shah Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The K N Shah Trust reported income of £4,577 and spending of £8,629. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £30.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The K N Shah 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 The K N Shah Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The K N Shah Trust fund?

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

### Does The K N Shah Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The K N Shah Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The K N Shah Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The K N Shah 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 £8,629. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,117 a year.

### How large is The K N Shah Trust?

In its latest reported year The K N Shah Trust reported income of £4,577 and spending of £8,629.


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