# The Pmi Trustfund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014961 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014961)
- Website: https://pmiceramictrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £10; spending £14.7k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pmi-trustfund

The Pottery Mechanics Institute supports the advancement of education in the field of ceramics by the promotion and encouragement of training and research.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £10 | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14 | £1,827 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £23 | £5,558 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £536 | £7,666 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £3,602 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is the advancement of education in the field of ceramics by the promotion and encouragement of training and research.

## What it funds

The Pmi Trustfund 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 Pmi Trustfund reported income of £10 and spending of £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £33.4k 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 Pmi Trustfund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (pmiceramictrust.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Pmi Trustfund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Pmi Trustfund fund?

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

### Does The Pmi Trustfund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Pmi Trustfund give each year?

The register does not break out The Pmi Trustfund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,679 a year.

### How large is The Pmi Trustfund?

In its latest reported year The Pmi Trustfund reported income of £10 and spending of £14.7k.


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