# Richard Barker Sail Training Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1001911 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1001911)
- Latest income: £1,058; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oldham, Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richard-barker-sail-training-trust

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SAILING

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,058 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £20 | £300 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To organise,provide or assist in the organisation and provision of facilities which will enable and encourage pupils of schools and further educational establishments in the area to Sail and thereby assist in ensuring that due attention is given to the physical education and development of such pupils as well as development and occupation of their minds.

## What it funds

Richard Barker Sail Training Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Richard Barker Sail Training Trust reported income of £1,058 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £300 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oldham, Barnsley, Calderdale and Kirklees.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Richard Barker Sail Training 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 Richard Barker Sail Training Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Richard Barker Sail Training Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oldham, Barnsley, Calderdale and Kirklees.

### Does Richard Barker Sail Training Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Richard Barker Sail Training Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Richard Barker Sail Training Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £60 a year.

### How large is Richard Barker Sail Training Trust?

In its latest reported year Richard Barker Sail Training Trust reported income of £1,058 and spending of £0.


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