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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 299451
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Poyser Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 299451. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and Andorra and 35 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “To pay and apply the income of the trust fund for such charitable purpose as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit; and pay and apply the whole of the capital in any manner in which they are authorised to pay the income.” Its charitable objects are: “The trust fund shall be held upon trust that the income thereof shall, be paid and applied for such charitable purposes as the trustee s shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit (b) The trustees shall have power from time to time in their absolute discretion if they shall so think fit to pay or…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £15.5k and spending of £13.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15.5k
Latest spending
£13.8k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employmentArmed forces / emergency servicesRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £15.5k | £13.8k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.3k | £13.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £13.3k | £13.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.8k | £15.8k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.8k | £10.8k |
Charitable objects
The trust fund shall be held upon trust that the income thereof shall, be paid and applied for such charitable purposes as the trustee s shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit (b) The trustees shall have power from time to time in their absolute discretion if they shall so think fit to pay or apply any part or parts of the whole of the capital of the trust fund in any manner in which they are authorised to pay the income thereof
Where it operates
Throughout England, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo
- Trustees
- 2
What Poyser Fund funds
Poyser Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, armed forces / emergency services and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £67.6k in total.
How to apply to Poyser Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Poyser Fund 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 about Poyser Fund
Is Poyser Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Poyser Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Poyser Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and Andorra and 35 more areas.
Does Poyser Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Poyser Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Poyser Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Poyser Fund'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 £13.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.
How large is Poyser Fund?
In its latest reported year Poyser Fund reported income of £15.5k and spending of £13.8k.
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