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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1087403
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The Maggie Black Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1087403. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. The register describes its activities as: “Providing small grants to organizations working in developing countries, or in the UK on issues related to poverty, asylum, discrimination or developing world populations, in the context of education; preferably by providing opportunities for cultural activities such as drama, writing, painting, drawing, photography…” Its charitable objects are: “To or for such charitable institution or institutions or other charitable object or objects in any part of the world as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 1 Jan 2026 it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £18k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.8k
Latest spending
£18k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | £17.8k | £18k |
| 1 Jan 2025 | £20.3k | £20.4k |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £10.2k | £10.5k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £12.2k | £11.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,550 | £6,500 |
Charitable objects
To or for such charitable institution or institutions or other charitable object or objects in any part of the world as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit
Where it operates
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon
- Trustees
- 4
What The Maggie Black Trust funds
The Maggie Black Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Jan 2026, it spent £67.2k in total.
How to apply to The Maggie Black Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Maggie Black 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 about The Maggie Black Trust
Is The Maggie Black Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Maggie Black Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Maggie Black Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Israel, Jordan and Lebanon.
Does The Maggie Black Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Maggie Black Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Maggie Black Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Maggie Black Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jan 2026 was £18k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.4k a year.
How large is The Maggie Black Trust?
In its latest reported year The Maggie Black Trust reported income of £17.8k and spending of £18k.
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