# The Martin Ryle Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327946 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327946)
- Website: http://www.sgr.org.uk/pages/martin-ryle-trust
- Latest income: £88k; spending £57.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/martin-ryle-trust

The Martin Ryle Trust exists to fund research and education on any aspects of reducing violence between states. Examples of this type of work are: research into the military and other major corporate influences upon universities; informing students and others of ethical career choices; conferences and other educational events; publications.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Martin Ryle Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Martin Ryle Trust reported income of £88k and spending of £57.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Martin Ryle Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sgr.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 Martin Ryle Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Martin Ryle Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Martin Ryle Trust?

In its latest reported year The Martin Ryle Trust reported income of £88k and spending of £57.2k.


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