# Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262181 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262181)
- Latest income: £12.9k; spending £12.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maurice-benington-reckitt-charitable-discretionary-trust

DONATIONS MADE TO NAMED CHARITIES ONLY.NOT CURRENTLY CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER CHARITIES

## 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 | £12.9k | £12.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £12.3k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £12.1k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.9k | £5,342 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £11k | £24.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To pay capital or income to or for the benefit of the nominated charities or such further charities as the trustees think fit. (for details see second schedule of trust deed dated 21st january 1971).

## What it funds

Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £67k 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 Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust fund?

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

### Does Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary 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 2025 was £12.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.4k a year.

### How large is Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust?

In its latest reported year Maurice Benington Reckitt, Charitable Discretionary Trust reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.7k.


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