# The Ridsdale Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 276959 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/276959)
- Website: https://www.ridsdaletrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £26.1k; spending £38.7k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ridsdale-trust

The Trust makes grants to Organisation that will, in the view of the Trustees, help it to meet one or more of its charitable Objects

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ridsdale Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ridsdale Trust reported income of £26.1k and spending of £38.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ridsdale Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (ridsdaletrust.org.uk) 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

### Is The Ridsdale Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ridsdale Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Ridsdale Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Ridsdale Trust?

In its latest reported year The Ridsdale Trust reported income of £26.1k and spending of £38.7k.


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