# Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 525583 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/525583)
- Website: https://www.gwynedd.gov.uk
- Latest income: £146; spending £43
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gwynedd
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/merionethshire-further-education-trust-fund

Awards grants

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £146 | £43 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £130 | £43 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £64 | £8 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £26 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £42 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of pupils who have attended for not less than two years one of the county schools at bala, dolgelly, ffestiniog, barmouth & towyn: a) exhibitions tenable at any training college for teachers, university or other institution of Further (including professional and technical) education, approved by the council, to be awarded under rules to be made by the council (see clause 5.1.a for more detail); b) financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to enable beneficiaries on leaving school, university or any other educational establishment to prepare for or to assist their entry into a profession, trade or calling.

## What it funds

Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund reported income of £146 and spending of £43. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £94 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gwynedd.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (gwynedd.gov.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 Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gwynedd.

### Does Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Merionethshire Further Education 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 31 Mar 2025 was £43. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19 a year.

### How large is Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year Merionethshire Further Education Trust Fund reported income of £146 and spending of £43.


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