# Raven Development Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1092510 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1092510)
- Latest income: £498; spending £378
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Indonesia, India, Madagascar
- Other names: Raven Trust (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/raven-development-trust

Supporting various projects around the world.

## 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 2025 | £498 | £378 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,164 | £701 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £721 | £754 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £504 | £1,368 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £493 | £1,568 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion and to pursue such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time think fit.

## What it funds

Raven Development Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Raven Development Trust reported income of £498 and spending of £378. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £4,769 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Indonesia, India and Madagascar.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Raven Development 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 Raven Development Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Raven Development Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Indonesia, India and Madagascar.

### Does Raven Development Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Raven Development Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Raven Development 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 2025 was £378. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £954 a year.

### How large is Raven Development Trust?

In its latest reported year Raven Development Trust reported income of £498 and spending of £378.


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