# The Luke Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000550 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000550)
- Website: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £40k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/luke-trust

The purposes of the Trust are mainly, but not exclusively, the advancement of the Christian religion. Following the death of the last family trustee, the agreement with HCPT provides that the income of the Trust should be directed towards churches needing assistance for fabric repairs, within the remit of HCPT. Preference is to be given to certain churches with Lawson Johnston connections, followe

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Luke Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Luke Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £40k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Luke Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (nationalchurchestrust.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

### Is The Luke Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Luke Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

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

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

### How large is The Luke Trust?

In its latest reported year The Luke Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £40k.


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