The Potential Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 326645
The Potential Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 326645. The register describes its activities as: “Organising and facilitating Potential Conferences for educationalists and others whose work is in line with the overall aims of the Trust; funding events and projects run by other organisations where the outcomes will contribute to the aims of the Trust; funding or part-funding children to attend residential courses…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £22.9k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Potential Trust funds
The Potential Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Potential Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Potential Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thepotentialtrust.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 Potential Trust
Is The Potential Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Potential Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Potential Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Potential Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Potential Trust?
In its latest reported year The Potential Trust reported income of £17.8k and spending of £22.9k.
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