# Robert Francis Boyd Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139155 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139155)
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £11.7k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/robert-francis-boyd-trust

sole benefit to Grampian Fire Brigade

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2025 | £11.8k | £11.7k | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2024 | £11.3k | £10.9k | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2023 | £11k | £10.7k | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2022 | £10.4k | £9,878 | not filed |
| 18 Oct 2021 | £9,163 | £9,640 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the grampian fire brigade (or its successor) ("the brigade") station at gordonstoun school ("the school") whilst the brigade provides the necessary appliances and equipment.

## What it funds

Robert Francis Boyd 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 Robert Francis Boyd Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 18 Oct 2025, it spent £52.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Robert Francis Boyd 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 Robert Francis Boyd Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Robert Francis Boyd Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Robert Francis Boyd Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Robert Francis Boyd Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Robert Francis Boyd Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 18 Oct 2025 was £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.6k a year.

### How large is Robert Francis Boyd Trust?

In its latest reported year Robert Francis Boyd Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £11.7k.


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