# Open Arms Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1194220 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194220)
- Latest income: £10k; spending £9,170
- What it funds: Disability, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/open-arms-trust

TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 LIVING IN THE U.K BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Open Arms Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and recreation for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Open Arms Trust reported income of £10k and spending of £9,170.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Open Arms Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Open Arms Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does Open Arms Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Open Arms Trust?

In its latest reported year Open Arms Trust reported income of £10k and spending of £9,170.


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