# The Newfield Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 276955 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/276955)
- Latest income: £2,162; spending £2,160
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Michael D Abrahams Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/newfield-charitable-trust

Beneficiaries are other charities /voluntary bodies locally who we make donations to by cheque.

## 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 2023 | £2,162 | £2,160 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £1,942 | £1,725 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,670 | £1,200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General charitable purposes.

## What it funds

The Newfield Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for 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 Newfield Charitable Trust reported income of £2,162 and spending of £2,160. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Apr 2023, it spent £5,085 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 Newfield 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 The Newfield Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Newfield Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Newfield Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Newfield Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Newfield 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 2023 was £2,160. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £1,695 a year.

### How large is The Newfield Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Newfield Charitable Trust reported income of £2,162 and spending of £2,160.


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