# The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1000585 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1000585)
- Website: https://www.margaretdobsontrust.org
- Latest income: £22.2k; spending £30.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, 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/margaret-dobson-further-education-trust

Making financial grants to other charitable organisations that help adults with learning disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilled lives through training, particularly practical and educational skills.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust reported income of £22.2k and spending of £30.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (margaretdobsontrust.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 Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust?

In its latest reported year The Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust reported income of £22.2k and spending of £30.2k.


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