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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 326363
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The Osborne Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 326363. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, West Sussex, India and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “DONATIONS WILL BE MADE TO CHILDRENS CHARITIES AND THE FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATION.” Its charitable objects are: “(i) The relief of suffiering amongst the aged, the impotent or the poor (ii) the advancement of education (iii) the furtherance of such other charitable objects other than the advancement of religion as the trustees may think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £5,636 and spending of £6,684.
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Latest income
£5,636
Latest spending
£6,684
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employmentOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £5,636 | £6,684 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,829 | £11.6k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £5,652 | £9,713 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £6,226 | £18k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £8,942 | £7,786 |
Charitable objects
(i) The relief of suffiering amongst the aged, the impotent or the poor (ii) the advancement of education (iii) the furtherance of such other charitable objects other than the advancement of religion as the trustees may think fit.
Where it operates
East Sussex, West Sussex, India, Kenya
- Trustees
- 3
What The Osborne Charitable Trust funds
The Osborne Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £53.8k in total.
How to apply to The Osborne Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Osborne Charitable 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 about The Osborne Charitable Trust
Is The Osborne Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Osborne 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 Osborne Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, West Sussex, India and Kenya.
Does The Osborne Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Osborne Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Osborne Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Osborne 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 5 Apr 2026 was £6,684. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.8k a year.
How large is The Osborne Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Osborne Charitable Trust reported income of £5,636 and spending of £6,684.
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