# The Raby School Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1088583 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1088583)
- Latest income: £12.9k; spending £10.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wirral, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/raby-school-trust

Assisting with the dissemination and supplying of Christian Education, especially to the young,within our remit area.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £12.9k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.5k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £12.3k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £12.3k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12.3k | £10.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) In providing special benefits not normally provided by the local education authority for any church of England school or schools in or substantially serving the area of benefit;(2) In advancing the education of persons resident in the area of benefit who are under 21 in the principles and doctrines of the church of England;(3) In advancing Christian education for all those resident in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

The Raby School Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Raby School Trust reported income of £12.9k and spending of £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £56k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Raby School Trust 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

### Is The Raby School Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Raby School Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does The Raby School Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Raby School Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Raby School Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Raby School 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 Mar 2026 was £10.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.

### How large is The Raby School Trust?

In its latest reported year The Raby School Trust reported income of £12.9k and spending of £10.3k.


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