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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 276043
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Laspen Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 276043. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “Educational, health, religious and community initiatives are supported, particularly in those local to North Wales. National charities operating in North Wales are also supported.” Its charitable objects are: “To apply the trust fund for such charitable purposes at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discrestion think fit.” In the year to 3 Apr 2025 it reported income of £13k and spending of £19.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£13k
Latest spending
£19.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2025 | £13k | £19.5k |
| 3 Apr 2024 | £18k | £54.6k |
| 3 Apr 2023 | £12.4k | £37.9k |
| 3 Apr 2022 | £13.7k | £16k |
| 3 Apr 2021 | £10.5k | £13.3k |
Charitable objects
To apply the trust fund for such charitable purposes at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discrestion think fit.
Where it operates
Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, Gwynedd
- Also known as
- The Laspen Trust
- Formerly
- The Penrhyn Charitable Trust
- Trustees
- 4
What Laspen Trust funds
Laspen Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 3 Apr 2025, it spent £141k in total.
How to apply to Laspen Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Laspen 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 about Laspen Trust
Is Laspen Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Laspen Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Laspen Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham and 1 more area.
Does Laspen Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Laspen Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Laspen Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Laspen Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 3 Apr 2025 was £19.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £28.2k a year.
How large is Laspen Trust?
In its latest reported year Laspen Trust reported income of £13k and spending of £19.5k.
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