The Palmer Children's Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1155644
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The Palmer Children's Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1155644. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust offers support to children with life limiting or terminal illness (and their families). We provide equipment at home and whilst in care to aid the child's prognosis. We offer transportation assistance for out patient appointments away from the child's usual hospital and hotel accommodation for accompanying…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To relieve sickness, promote good health and assist in the treatment and care of children and young people suffering from life limiting mental or physical illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation or palliative care as a result of such illness (“ill cyp”), by:a) the provision of facilities and…” In the year to 18 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityAccommodation / housingRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | £0 | £30 |
| 18 Mar 2023 | £0 | £1,095 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | £0 | £243 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | £0 | £2,251 |
Charitable objects
1. To relieve sickness, promote good health and assist in the treatment and care of children and young people suffering from life limiting mental or physical illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation or palliative care as a result of such illness (“ill cyp”), by:a) the provision of facilities and equipment for hospitals, hospices and specialist schools that provide treatment or care for such young people; b) supporting research into life limiting diseases affecting children and young people through the provision of grants to academics and clinicians at or associated with the UK’s paediatric NHS hospitals;2. To relieve ill cyp and their families and provide respite to these families by:a) providing or assisting in the provision facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for ill cyp and encouraging their participation in society with the object of improving their conditions in life;b) providing financial and practical support and other assistance for the relief of ill cyp or their families who are in need, hardship or distress 3. To further such other purposes as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales for the benefit of ill cyp and their families by providing financial support or grants to other charities or directly to beneficiaries as the trustees may determine
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- The Pct
- Trustees
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What The Palmer Children's Trust funds
The Palmer Children's Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, accommodation / housing and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 18 Mar 2025, it spent £3,619 in total.
How to apply to The Palmer Children's Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Palmer Children's 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 Palmer Children's Trust
Is The Palmer Children's Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Palmer Children's Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Palmer Children's Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Palmer Children's Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Palmer Children's Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Palmer Children's Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Palmer Children's Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 18 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £724 a year.
How large is The Palmer Children's Trust?
In its latest reported year The Palmer Children's Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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