# Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1079275 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1079275)
- Latest income: £20.5k; spending £17.6k
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pilgrims-sport-and-recreation-youth-trust

Support of Youth participation in sport

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £20.5k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £18.3k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £14.3k | £14.3k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £12.4k | £12.4k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £10.2k | £9,135 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for1) the organisation or provision or assistance therein of the facilities which will enable and encourage pupils and students at schools and universities and other places of higher education in any part of the United Kingdom to play hockey, cricket, tennis or other games or sports so as to assist in ensuring that due attention is given to the physical education and development of such pupils and students as well as to the development and occupation of their minds2) the organisation or provision or assistance therein in east Kent of the facilities for Recreation in the interests of social welfare ( with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the same were provided) for persons who are under the age of 21 years and who by reason of their Youth or social or economic circumstances have need of such facilities

## What it funds

Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust reported income of £20.5k and spending of £17.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £69k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth 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 Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust fund?

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

### Does Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2025 was £17.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.8k a year.

### How large is Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust?

In its latest reported year Pilgrims Sport and Recreation Youth Trust reported income of £20.5k and spending of £17.6k.


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