# The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188896 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188896)
- Website: https://malcolmbradburytrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,675; spending £4,770
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Malcolm Bradury Trust CIO (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/malcolm-bradbury-trust

In memory of the late author, screenwriter and academic, the Malcolm Bradbury Trust, is a registered charity seeking to advance and promote he literary arts through educational initiatives.The Trust aims to support and fund educational opportunities for new writers and creatives, meanwhile expanding the the reach of our support to a diverse cohort of students and young people across the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,675 | £4,770 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £21.5k | £18.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,250 | £4,730 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £28k | £10.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 the objects of the CIO are:3.1.1 to promote the public knowledge and appreciation of the works of Malcolm Bradbury by such means as are charitable; and3.1.2 the advancement and promotion of the arts for the benefit of the public, particularly but not exclusively by the provision or support of educational courses, programmes, activities and opportunities to encourage more people to take part in the arts, particularly those who are disadvantaged socially, economically or through physical or mental health problems.

## What it funds

The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO reported income of £5,675 and spending of £4,770. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £50k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (malcolmbradburytrust.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

### Is The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO give each year?

The register does not break out The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £4,770. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10k a year.

### How large is The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO?

In its latest reported year The Malcolm Bradbury Trust CIO reported income of £5,675 and spending of £4,770.


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