# National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1004308 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1004308)
- Website: https://www.racingwelfare.co.uk
- Latest income: £17.5k; spending £17.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: N T F Charitable Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-trainers-federation-charitable-trust

Makes grants to individuals and organisations in furtherance of the charity's objectives.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £17.5k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17.4k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £17.6k | £22.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £16.5k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £15.8k | £21.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To promote the education and relief of persons who are in conditions of need hardship or distress and in particular to promote or support schemes where such persons may receive training while in employment (2) To advance the theoretical and practical education of persons engaged or intending to be engaged in employment in whatever capacity within the thoroughbred horse racing industry in the United Kingdom

## What it funds

National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust reported income of £17.5k and spending of £17.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £93.5k 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 National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (racingwelfare.co.uk) 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 National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out National Trainers Federation 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 Dec 2025 was £17.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.7k a year.

### How large is National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust reported income of £17.5k and spending of £17.8k.


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