# The Paquita Filby Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139689 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139689)
- Latest income: £50.8k; spending £45.6k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/paquita-filby-trust

The promotion of the education of children from Spanish speaking Latin American countries

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Paquita Filby Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Paquita Filby Trust reported income of £50.8k and spending of £45.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Paquita Filby 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 The Paquita Filby Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Paquita Filby Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Paquita Filby Trust?

In its latest reported year The Paquita Filby Trust reported income of £50.8k and spending of £45.6k.


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