# Keith Rae Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272401 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272401)
- Latest income: £10.5k; spending £11.6k
- What it funds: Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/keith-rae-trust

The objects of the charity are to apply the whole or any part of the income to any properly constituted Boys' Club or body carrying on similar work in Great Britain. In recent years the charity has made grants to Youth Clubs, to vacation projects to enable children from less well off families to attend holiday breaks run by charities, and to Scout and Girl Guide groups, among other organisations.

## 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 | £10.5k | £11.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £10.5k | £9,702 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £8,531 | £10.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,359 | £9,099 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £5,992 | £8,668 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the whole or any part of the income to any properly constituted boys club or body carrying on similar work in Great Britain upon such terms and conditions as the trustees may from time to time determine. (for further details see clause 10 of declaration of trust)

## What it funds

Keith Rae Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Keith Rae Trust reported income of £10.5k and spending of £11.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £49.6k 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 Keith Rae 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 Keith Rae Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Keith Rae Trust fund?

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

### Does Keith Rae Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Keith Rae Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Keith Rae 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 £11.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,914 a year.

### How large is Keith Rae Trust?

In its latest reported year Keith Rae Trust reported income of £10.5k and spending of £11.6k.


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