# The Paul Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1140904 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140904)
- Company number: 06956176
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/paul-trust

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in particular, but not exclusively in Africa and Central Asia, in such a way as they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.?

## 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 Jul 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> * the advancement of the Christian faith* the advancement of education* the relief of poverty* to develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in particular, but not exclusively, in Africa and central Asia, in such a way as they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society* the furtherance of the charitable work of the charity by the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time decide

## What it funds

The Paul Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Paul Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Paul 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

### Is The Paul Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Paul Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Paul Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Paul Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Paul Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Paul Trust?

In its latest reported year The Paul Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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