# Northcott Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239754 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239754)
- Latest income: £15.5k; spending £15.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northcott-trust

GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

## 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 2025 | £15.5k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £16.4k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £36.2k | £23.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £204k | £184k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,953 | £122k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To benefit such charitable institution or institutions or other charitable object or objects as the trustees select and to make grants on the recommendation of the headmaster of blundells school, tiverton, devon, for or towards the education of any present or past pupils of the school.

## What it funds

Northcott Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Northcott Trust reported income of £15.5k and spending of £15.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £359k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northcott 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 Northcott Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Northcott Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

### Does Northcott Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Northcott Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Northcott Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Northcott 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 2025 was £15.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £71.8k a year.

### How large is Northcott Trust?

In its latest reported year Northcott Trust reported income of £15.5k and spending of £15.6k.


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