# The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1061960 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1061960)
- Latest income: £535; spending £833
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Bolton, Manchester City, Oldham, Wigan, Liverpool City, Bradford City, Cheshire East, Lancashire, Blackburn With Darwen, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-williams-trust

The relief of persons in Lancashire and Greater Manchester with learning difficulties or who have special needs, by provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving their conditions of life.

## 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 | £535 | £833 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £438 | £693 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £95 | £623 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,009 | £1,716 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,048 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of persons in Lancashire and greater Manchester With learning difficulties or who have special needs, by the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, With the object of improving their conditions of life.

## What it funds

The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) reported income of £535 and spending of £833. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £3,865 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Manchester City, Oldham, Wigan and Liverpool City and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) 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 Williams Trust (Bolton) open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Manchester City, Oldham, Wigan and Liverpool City and 5 more areas.

### Does The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) give each year?

The register does not break out The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton)'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 £833. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £773 a year.

### How large is The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton)?

In its latest reported year The Michael Williams Trust (Bolton) reported income of £535 and spending of £833.


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