# The Queille Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1103176 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1103176)
- Website: https://www.queilletrust.org
- Latest income: £4,565; spending £5,622
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Greenwich, France
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/queille-trust

SUPPORTS THE BIENNIAL QUEILLE FESTIVALSUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES YOUNG MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS

## 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 Sept 2025 | £4,565 | £5,622 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £5,539 | £6,356 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £58.6k | £78k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £1,620 | £3,389 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £6,511 | £6,101 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) For such purposes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere as are now and at any time in the future regarded as charitable in law primarily, but not exclusively by means of monetary grants to such charitable institutions as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall determine but not as to limit the foregoing:(a) For the benefit of persons who are in necessitous circumstances;(b) For the benefit of persons who, through their economic, social or other circumstances lack access to facilities for education.(ii) to advance the education of the public in the performing arts particularly by organising, maintaining and otherwise supporting Queille festival.

## What it funds

The Queille Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Queille Trust reported income of £4,565 and spending of £5,622. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £99.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Greenwich and France.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Queille Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (queilletrust.org) 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 Queille Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Queille Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Greenwich and France.

### Does The Queille Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Queille Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Queille 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 Sept 2025 was £5,622. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.9k a year.

### How large is The Queille Trust?

In its latest reported year The Queille Trust reported income of £4,565 and spending of £5,622.


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