# The Oyster Project

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1132007 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1132007)
- Company number: 06846325
- Website: https://www.oysterproject.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,313; spending £1,346
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oyster-project

THE OYSTER PROJECT IS A MEMBER LED DISABLED & OLDER PERSONS SELF-HELP CHARITY FOUNDED AND RUN BY DISABLED PEOPLE.THE MAJORITY OF OUR TRUSTEES AND ALL CORE PROJECT DELIVERERS ARE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR ELDERLY.WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPED & SUPPORTED BY EACH OTHER. THE CHARITY HOLDS THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £1,313 | £1,346 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,670 | £8,564 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11k | £13.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.6k | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £6,824 | £11k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the disadvantaged disabled community of the south East region of England in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in societyto provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure facilities for people who have need thereof by reason of disability.

## What it funds

The Oyster Project is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Oyster Project reported income of £1,313 and spending of £1,346. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £45.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Oyster Project in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (oysterproject.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 Oyster Project open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Oyster Project fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

### Does The Oyster Project give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Oyster Project makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Oyster Project give each year?

The register does not break out The Oyster Project's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,346. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,126 a year.

### How large is The Oyster Project?

In its latest reported year The Oyster Project reported income of £1,313 and spending of £1,346.


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