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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 281564
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The Portcullis Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 281564. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Richmond Upon Thames. The register describes its activities as: “We fund special training schemes for the disabled to help them into full time work. We help the disabled and people on low incomes to fund their course fees. We provide equipment for the classrooms where the disabled are taught. We raise money by organising lectures by local personalities. The trustees are all…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of public education in general and in particular at the Richmond adult college or any other public centre for adult education.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £72.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£72
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £0 | £72 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £12.5k | £72 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £50 | £72 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £240 | £222 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £1,187 | £3,107 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of public education in general and in particular at the Richmond adult college or any other public centre for adult education.
Where it operates
Richmond Upon Thames
- Also known as
- New Portcullis Trust
- Trustees
- 4
What The Portcullis Trust funds
The Portcullis Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £3,545 in total.
How to apply to The Portcullis Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Portcullis Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theportcullistrust.org.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 about The Portcullis Trust
Is The Portcullis Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Portcullis Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Portcullis Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Richmond Upon Thames.
Does The Portcullis Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Portcullis Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Portcullis Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Portcullis 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 £72. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £709 a year.
How large is The Portcullis Trust?
In its latest reported year The Portcullis Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £72.
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