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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 277923
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The Nicholas Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 277923. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “THIS SMALL CHARITY GIVES DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT, MOSTLY TO THE CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS WITH WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED.” Its charitable objects are: “The benefit of any one or more qualified charity and if more than one is such shares and proportions between them and generally in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 31 Dec 2024 it reported income of £2,854 and spending of £2,674.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,854
Latest spending
£2,674
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,854 | £2,674 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,335 | £2,524 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,775 | £2,510 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,225 | £2,738 |
Charitable objects
The benefit of any one or more qualified charity and if more than one is such shares and proportions between them and generally in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Scotland
- Trustees
- 1
What The Nicholas Charitable Trust funds
The Nicholas 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. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £10.4k in total.
How to apply to The Nicholas Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Nicholas Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 about The Nicholas Charitable Trust
Is The Nicholas Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Nicholas 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 Nicholas Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Scotland.
Does The Nicholas Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Nicholas Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Nicholas Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Nicholas 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 2024 was £2,674. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £2,612 a year.
How large is The Nicholas Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Nicholas Charitable Trust reported income of £2,854 and spending of £2,674.
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