# The Mitchell Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 283396 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/283396)
- Latest income: £345; spending £0
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, 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/mitchell-trust

As detailed in original trust document

## 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 | £345 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £345 | £500 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £345 | £350 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £345 | £150 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £345 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The extension of the Christian faith and for such other charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time declare but only in so far as the same are charitable purposes according to the law of England and the trustees will apply such monies for the said purposes and for such ancillary purposes only as may be charitable and in particular by making grants or loans to (a) Christian churches assemblies missions or institutions the ojbects of which are the advanement of the Christian faith whether in the United Kingdom or aborad or whether by the printing and distribution of the holy scriptures or by evangelistic works or whether by supplying or loaning literature or equipment to be used by the said churches assemblies missions or institutions for the said purpose of the trust and (b) Such other charities as the trustees may from time to time select.

## What it funds

The Mitchell Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Mitchell Trust reported income of £345 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £1,300 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Mitchell Trust fund?

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

### Does The Mitchell Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Mitchell Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Mitchell 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £260 a year.

### How large is The Mitchell Trust?

In its latest reported year The Mitchell Trust reported income of £345 and spending of £0.


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