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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1014235
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The Ripley Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1014235. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 5 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Advance, maintain and promote Christian faith, maximising the relief of poverty and to advance education and for such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.” Its charitable objects are: “To maintain, advance and promote the Christian faith by such means as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide and for such charitable purposes for the relief of poverty and for the advancement of education and for such other charitable purposes beneficial community not falling under any of the…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £7,095 and spending of £6,070.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,095
Latest spending
£6,070
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £7,095 | £6,070 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,262 | £5,335 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,126 | £6,133 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,808 | £5,282 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,895 | £1,855 |
Charitable objects
To maintain, advance and promote the Christian faith by such means as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide and for such charitable purposes for the relief of poverty and for the advancement of education and for such other charitable purposes beneficial community not falling under any of the preceding heads as the trustees shall in thir absolute discretion decide.
Where it operates
Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Dorset, Essex, Surrey, Norfolk
- Trustees
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What The Ripley Trust funds
The Ripley Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £24.7k in total.
How to apply to The Ripley Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ripley 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 about The Ripley Trust
Is The Ripley Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ripley Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ripley Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead and 5 more areas.
Does The Ripley Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ripley Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Ripley Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Ripley 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 2026 was £6,070. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,935 a year.
How large is The Ripley Trust?
In its latest reported year The Ripley Trust reported income of £7,095 and spending of £6,070.
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