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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1211339
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Relay Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1211339. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City, Durham, Oxfordshire, Enfield and Congo (Democratic Republic) and 18 more areas. Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects are to advance such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit, in particular, but not limited to:3.1 promoting the education, including social and physical training, in leadership, ministry, agriculture, enterprise and…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £8,439 and spending of £10.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,439
Latest spending
£10.2k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £8,439 | £10.2k |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects are to advance such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit, in particular, but not limited to:3.1 promoting the education, including social and physical training, in leadership, ministry, agriculture, enterprise and governance of people, all in accordance with Christian principles, of people in such ways as the trustees think fit;3.2 the advancement of education by means of promoting, sustaining and increasing individual and collective knowledge and understanding of specific areas of study, skills and expertise;3.3 the advancement of Christian religion in such ways as the trustees think fit; and3.4 undertaking activities of any kind that are incidental to or the trustees may think conducive to, the attainment of the objects or any of them.
Where it operates
Bristol City, Durham, Oxfordshire, Enfield, Congo (Democratic Republic), Scotland, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Congo, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Togo
- Trustees
- 4
What Relay Trust funds
Relay Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
How to apply to Relay Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Relay Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (relaytrust.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 about Relay Trust
Is Relay Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Relay Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Relay Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City, Durham, Oxfordshire, Enfield and Congo (Democratic Republic) and 18 more areas.
Does Relay Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Relay Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Relay Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Relay 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 £10.2k.
How large is Relay Trust?
In its latest reported year Relay Trust reported income of £8,439 and spending of £10.2k.
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