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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1114304
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The Lotus Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1114304. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London. The register describes its activities as: “The Lotus Trust delivers programmes which target individuals, voluntary, community and ethnic minority sectors across the UK and overseas. It delivers learning programmes, offering a range of courses, workshops and activities with emphasis on vocational training, practical skills, personal development, healthy…” Its charitable objects are: “(1) To advance the education and training of the public by the provision of educational and vocational training services and facilities for educational and vocational training in any field of endeavour within the UK or overseas.(2) To relieve poverty, hardship, sickness and distress among all peoples of the world.(3)…” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £224.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£224
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefArts / culture / heritage / scienceAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides servicesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £0 | £224 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £0 | £55 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £19.6k | £4,190 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £29.3k | £146k |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £178k | £54.4k |
Charitable objects
(1) To advance the education and training of the public by the provision of educational and vocational training services and facilities for educational and vocational training in any field of endeavour within the UK or overseas.(2) To relieve poverty, hardship, sickness and distress among all peoples of the world.(3) To support such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community as the trustees shall decide.
Where it operates
Throughout London
- Trustees
- 8
What The Lotus Trust funds
The Lotus Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £205k in total.
How to apply to The Lotus Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lotus Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thelotustrust.org) 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 Lotus Trust
Is The Lotus Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Lotus Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Lotus Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.
Does The Lotus Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Lotus Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Lotus Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Lotus Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £224. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £41k a year.
How large is The Lotus Trust?
In its latest reported year The Lotus Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £224.
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