# The Kippin Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 291905 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/291905)
- Latest income: £30k; spending £14.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kippin-trust

Educational support and charities currently supported by the Trust,mainly in support of the Roman Catholic religion, together with some support for medical-related charities. The Fund is almost fully committed for the next 5 years.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Kippin Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Kippin Trust reported income of £30k and spending of £14.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kippin Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Kippin Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Kippin Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Kippin Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Kippin Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Kippin Trust?

In its latest reported year The Kippin Trust reported income of £30k and spending of £14.9k.


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