# The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284620 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284620)
- Latest income: £3,173; spending £2,590
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Hayward Charitable Trust (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/martin-hayward-charitable-trust-fund

Financial assistance provided to charities known personally to the trustees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,173 | £2,590 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,583 | £3,610 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,165 | £3,150 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,169 | £3,140 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £3,370 | £3,363 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The support by contribution, loan, gift, subscription or otherwise of any religious or other charitable institution or work which shall be established or maintained for any of the following purposes:- (i) The furtherance of religious or secular education; (ii) the advancement of the Christian faith either in the United Kingdom or overseas; (iii) the encouragement of missionary activity designed for the spread of such Christian faith; (iv) the relief of the poor and needy; (v) The help and comfort of the sick and aged; (b) Generally the advancement of any religious or other charitable oject not inconsistent with the foregoing which may from time to time commend itself to the trustees.

## What it funds

The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund reported income of £3,173 and spending of £2,590. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £15.9k 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 Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund 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

### Is The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund fund?

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

### Does The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund'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 2025 was £2,590. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,171 a year.

### How large is The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The Martin Hayward Charitable Trust Fund reported income of £3,173 and spending of £2,590.


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