# The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162092 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162092)
- Latest income: £3,429; spending £6,712
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-chamberlayne-charitable-trust

Animal welfare and conservation of endangered species of wildlife. Donations have been made to charities specialising in animal welfare in Africa, the Far East and the UK and to general charitable causes

## 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 | £3,429 | £6,712 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,210 | £5,884 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,152 | £6,134 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,887 | £6,049 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £8,032 | £5,334 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects ("the objects") of the trust are for the benefit of the public : 1) the prevention and relief of the suffering of animals; 2) the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment and in particular the conservation of endangered species with an emphasis on primates and the advanced species; and 3) the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time decide.

## What it funds

The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust reported income of £3,429 and spending of £6,712. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £30.1k 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 Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust 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 Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable 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 £6,712. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,023 a year.

### How large is The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Michael Chamberlayne Charitable Trust reported income of £3,429 and spending of £6,712.


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