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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1163309
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Michael Watson Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1163309. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of grants and financial assistance to wide range of charitable causes with a particular emphasis on registered charities operating in health, educational and artistic fields.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit(1)the advancement of education; (2)the relief of sickness and the preservation of health by promoting research into the causes of cancer and treatment of cancer patients (3)the promotion, support and advancement of visual and performing arts(4)to advance such charitable organisations and…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £12.4k and spending of £22.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£12.4k
Latest spending
£22.2k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.4k | £22.2k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £452k | £76.1k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £120k | £125k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £72k | £75.1k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £92.3k | £71.4k |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit(1)the advancement of education; (2)the relief of sickness and the preservation of health by promoting research into the causes of cancer and treatment of cancer patients (3)the promotion, support and advancement of visual and performing arts(4)to advance such charitable organisations and purposes as the trustees shall see fit from time to time;by the provision of grants and financial assistance
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Michael Watson Charitable Trust funds
Michael Watson Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £369k in total.
How to apply to Michael Watson Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Michael Watson 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 about Michael Watson Charitable Trust
Is Michael Watson Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Michael Watson Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Michael Watson Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Michael Watson Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Michael Watson Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Michael Watson Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Michael Watson 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 31 Mar 2025 was £22.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £73.9k a year.
How large is Michael Watson Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year Michael Watson Charitable Trust reported income of £12.4k and spending of £22.2k.
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