# Michael Wilson Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 227898 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/227898)
- Latest income: £3,959; spending £2,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-wilson-charitable-trust

General charitable activities

## 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 2026 | £3,959 | £2,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £4,022 | £7,250 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,790 | £2,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,202 | £2,535 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,163 | £2,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To or for such charitable institutions or charitable purposes and in such shares and proportions as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine but during the lifetime of the settlor subject to his discretion and approval.

## What it funds

Michael Wilson Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Michael Wilson Charitable Trust reported income of £3,959 and spending of £2,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £15.8k 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 Michael Wilson 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 Michael Wilson Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Michael Wilson 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 Wilson Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does Michael Wilson Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Michael Wilson Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Michael Wilson 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 2026 was £2,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,157 a year.

### How large is Michael Wilson Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Michael Wilson Charitable Trust reported income of £3,959 and spending of £2,000.


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