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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 266244
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The Lonsdale Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 266244. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The Lonsdale Trust promotes in the public interest, the study and research of deer and their humane management within the British Isles.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable purposes as will promote in the public interest research into the habits of and the scientific study of deer in the British isles and promote in the public interest knowledge of methods of management and humane control of deer whether semi-domesticated or wild with particular reference to their…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £8,765 and spending of £8,765.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,765
Latest spending
£8,765
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,765 | £8,765 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,090 | £8,090 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,226 | £17k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,172 | £26.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,180 | £8,180 |
Charitable objects
For such charitable purposes as will promote in the public interest research into the habits of and the scientific study of deer in the British isles and promote in the public interest knowledge of methods of management and humane control of deer whether semi-domesticated or wild with particular reference to their relationship to forestry agriculture and areas to which the public have access.
Where it operates
Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 6
What The Lonsdale Trust funds
The Lonsdale Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £69k in total.
How to apply to The Lonsdale Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lonsdale Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bds.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 about The Lonsdale Trust
Is The Lonsdale Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Lonsdale Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Lonsdale Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does The Lonsdale Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Lonsdale Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Lonsdale Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Lonsdale 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 Dec 2025 was £8,765. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.8k a year.
How large is The Lonsdale Trust?
In its latest reported year The Lonsdale Trust reported income of £8,765 and spending of £8,765.
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