# One Kirklees

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 517610 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/517610)
- Latest income: £762; spending £522
- What it funds: Education / training, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kirklees
- Other names: Dewsbury and District Community Relations Trust Fund (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/one-kirklees

One Kirklees gives out grants to the inhabitants of North Kirklees in West Yorkshire where they show a positive contribution to the promotion of equality and diversity. An example of this is where someone has written plays which have been acted out in schools which promote racial harmony and deal with bullying issues.

## 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 2024 | £762 | £522 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,136 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £115 | £120 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,226 | £25.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the inhabitants of north Kirklees without distinction of sex or race or of political, religious or other opinions and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.

## What it funds

One Kirklees is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year One Kirklees reported income of £762 and spending of £522. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £25.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from One Kirklees 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 One Kirklees open for applications now?

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

### Where does One Kirklees fund?

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

### Does One Kirklees give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that One Kirklees makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does One Kirklees give each year?

The register does not break out One Kirklees'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 £522. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £6,432 a year.

### How large is One Kirklees?

In its latest reported year One Kirklees reported income of £762 and spending of £522.


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