# The Molly Watt Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154853 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154853)
- Website: https://www.molly-watt-trust.org
- Latest income: £2,244; spending £6,694
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/molly-watt-trust

Raising awareness of Usher Syndrome and it's daily challenges.Bringing together those isolated by Usher Syndrome.Consulting about accessible technology.Fundraising for accessible technology / equipment to enhance the lives of those living with Usher Syndrome. Acquiring and sharing Usher Syndrome research information.Continued Usher consultation and networking with other charities.

## 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 | £2,244 | £6,694 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,243 | £4,731 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £4,434 | £7,172 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,248 | £7,310 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £16.9k | £12.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the relief of persons suffering from usher syndrome (deafblind) in such ways as the trustees shall determine including:a)the of information, support, items and equipment;b)raising awareness of the disease and the issues faced by sufferers and their families and carers;c) we fundraise also to benefit other charities such as rpfb (charity number 271729). This charity is special to us/our trust due to the fact that Molly Watt has this eye condition so any help we can offer helps persons like her. They concentrate on research/science to help find a cure.

## What it funds

The Molly Watt Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Molly Watt Trust reported income of £2,244 and spending of £6,694. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £38.7k 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 Molly Watt Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (molly-watt-trust.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Molly Watt Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Molly Watt Trust fund?

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

### Does The Molly Watt Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Molly Watt Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Molly Watt 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 £6,694. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,745 a year.

### How large is The Molly Watt Trust?

In its latest reported year The Molly Watt Trust reported income of £2,244 and spending of £6,694.


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