# The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 256206 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/256206)
- Website: https://www.obmt.org.uk
- Latest income: £63.5k; spending £61.1k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oliver-borthwick-memorial-trust

The original intention of the Trusts which are now comprised in the Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust was to provide shelter and help the homeless and this remains the case. The Trustees welcome applications from small but viable charities where they are able to make a significant contribution to the practical work of the charity..

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust reported income of £63.5k and spending of £61.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (obmt.org.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 The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Oliver Borthwick Memorial Trust reported income of £63.5k and spending of £61.1k.


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