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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 255521
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The Marden Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 255521. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of the Protestant and Evangelical tenets of the Christian Faith in the United Kingdom or overseas.” Its charitable objects are: “The support of any religious or other charitable institution or work established or maintained for any of the following purposes:-(i) The furtherance of religious or secular education; (ii) the advancement of the protestant and evangelical tenets of the Christian faith either in the UK or overseas; (iii) the…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £3,735 and spending of £360.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,735
Latest spending
£360
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £3,735 | £360 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,793 | £8,360 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,603 | £342 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,542 | £6,824 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,859 | £2,300 |
Charitable objects
The support of any religious or other charitable institution or work established or maintained for any of the following purposes:-(i) The furtherance of religious or secular education; (ii) the advancement of the protestant and evangelical tenets of the Christian faith either in the UK or overseas; (iii) the encouragement of missionary activities;(iv) the rilief of the poor and needy; (v) The help and comfort of the sick andaged.
Where it operates
Essex
- Trustees
- 3
What The Marden Trust funds
The Marden Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £18.2k in total.
How to apply to The Marden Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Marden 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 Marden Trust
Is The Marden Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Marden Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Marden Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.
Does The Marden Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Marden Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Marden Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Marden Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £360. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,637 a year.
How large is The Marden Trust?
In its latest reported year The Marden Trust reported income of £3,735 and spending of £360.
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