# The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 273588 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/273588)
- Latest income: £2,538; spending £1,625
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/percy-ruoff-charitable-trust

Support Christian activities or missionary work.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £2,538 | £1,625 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £2,489 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,489 | £2,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £3,638 | £3,600 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £2,306 | £3,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Christian faith as understood on the doctrinal basis set out in the schedule to the declaration of trust dated 31st march 1977 and in particular for providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for:- (a) The worship of almighty God, father, son and holy spirit; (b) The evangelisation of non-christians; (c) The teaching of the Christian faith; (d) The training and support of christians, missionary and evangelistic service; (e) Theological study and research including the publication and dissemination of the results of research.

## What it funds

The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust reported income of £2,538 and spending of £1,625. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Percy Ruoff 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

### Is The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Percy Ruoff 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 Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Percy Ruoff 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 2025 was £1,625. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,845 a year.

### How large is The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Percy Ruoff Charitable Trust reported income of £2,538 and spending of £1,625.


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