# The Letchmore Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1062397 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1062397)
- Latest income: £4,428; spending £85
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/letchmore-trust

The Trust has stewardship of assets including investments and uncapitalised works of art. The Trustees principally apply funds generated by these assets to preserve or purchase works of art for the benefit of Aldenham School. The Trustees are also empowered to make such donations in relation to art and music at the school as they consider appropriate, in their absolute discretion.

## 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 | £4,428 | £85 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,693 | £81 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,580 | £2,688 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,945 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,060 | £1,702 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Furthering education at aldenham school or to pay or apply the same for or towards the further education and training of boys educated at aldenham school

## What it funds

The Letchmore Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Letchmore Trust reported income of £4,428 and spending of £85. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £4,556 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Letchmore 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 Letchmore Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Letchmore Trust fund?

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

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

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

### How much does The Letchmore Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Letchmore 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 £85. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £911 a year.

### How large is The Letchmore Trust?

In its latest reported year The Letchmore Trust reported income of £4,428 and spending of £85.


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