# Kent Downs Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184737 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184737)
- Website: https://www.kentdowns.org.uk/our-projects/kent-downs-trust/
- Latest income: £1,394; spending £0
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kent-downs-trust

This is a new Charity. We are currently carrying out establishment phase research work. We are developing a strategy to advise us how best to work with partners to fulfil our purposes.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £1,394 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13 | £10.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £245 | £3,563 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £18.6k | £3,938 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are: 1) to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical, natural and cultural environment of the Kent Downs area of outstanding natural beauty (aonb) and its setting in particular but not exclusively by:i. Carrying out work to improve the landscape, environment and built heritage;ii. Supporting traditional skills and promoting all arts inspired by the Kent Downs aonb and its setting; (2) To advance the education of the public in particular in the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical, scientific, natural and cultural environment of the Kent Downs aonb and its setting.

## What it funds

Kent Downs Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Kent Downs Trust reported income of £1,394 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £18.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kent Downs Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (kentdowns.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Kent Downs Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Kent Downs Trust fund?

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

### Does Kent Downs Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Kent Downs Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Kent Downs Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,651 a year.

### How large is Kent Downs Trust?

In its latest reported year Kent Downs Trust reported income of £1,394 and spending of £0.


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