# The Reeth Literary Institute Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 512739 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/512739)
- Latest income: £1,740; spending £2,008
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/reeth-literary-institute-trust

Gives limited grants for individuals for educational and beneficial recreational purposes and also for voluntary bodies working for the interests of social welfare and education with the object of improving life within the township of Reeth.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £1,740 | £2,008 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £1,967 | £1,508 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £1,575 | £1,008 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £592 | £241 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £20k | £205 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Providing facilities for the education of the inhabitants of the township (civil parish) of Reeth near richmond in the county of North Yorkshire and for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of those inhabitants in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life of those inhabitants.

## What it funds

The Reeth Literary Institute Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Reeth Literary Institute Trust reported income of £1,740 and spending of £2,008. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £4,970 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Reeth Literary Institute Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Reeth Literary Institute Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Reeth Literary Institute Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Reeth Literary Institute Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does The Reeth Literary Institute Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Reeth Literary Institute Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Reeth Literary Institute Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Reeth Literary Institute 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 Jan 2026 was £2,008. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £994 a year.

### How large is The Reeth Literary Institute Trust?

In its latest reported year The Reeth Literary Institute Trust reported income of £1,740 and spending of £2,008.


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