# The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262109 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262109)
- Website: https://www.matthewswrightson.org.uk
- Latest income: £76k; spending £74.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/matthews-wrightson-charity-trust

The Trust supports smaller charities in the UK and overseas, particularly those working with the young, disabled and underprivileged,though most areas of charitable work are considered. Grants are not normally made to large national charities. The trustees would not normally support animal charities nor the maintenance of the fabric of churches,schools and village halls.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and 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 Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust reported income of £76k and spending of £74.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (matthewswrightson.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 Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust?

In its latest reported year The Matthews Wrightson Charity Trust reported income of £76k and spending of £74.1k.


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