# Lomans Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 313927 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/313927)
- Latest income: £276; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: South Africa
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lomans-trust

To provide bursaries for the education of pupils in South Africa who are not of European descent, in particular to assist pupils to qualify for University entrance and to help teachers-in-training.

## 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 | £276 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £325 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £320 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £320 | £450 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £470 | £900 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Income to be applied in such manner as the trustees shall from time to time think fit in or towards the advancement of education, provided always that so far as may from time to time in the opinion of the trustees be practicable and desirable preference shall be given to the advancement of the education of those persons in the territory now comprised in the republic of South Africa who are not of European descent.

## What it funds

Lomans Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Lomans Trust reported income of £276 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £1,350 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Lomans Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.

### Does Lomans Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Lomans Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Lomans 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £270 a year.

### How large is Lomans Trust?

In its latest reported year Lomans Trust reported income of £276 and spending of £0.


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