# The Roger Begy Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1175852 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1175852)
- Website: https://www.rogerbegymemorialtrust.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Rutland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/roger-begy-memorial-trust

Roger Begy OBE was a loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away on 1st February 2016. He was leader of Rutland County Council for 15 years and was passionate about Rutland and the people who live here. He was awarded the OBE for his services to education an area that he was passionate about.To bring some good from our loss we have set up a trust to carry on his work in the county.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and help young people living in Rutland through the provision of grants to individuals seeking to develop their own futures and meet their full potential in education, sport or the arts and groups looking to benefit the young people of Rutland.

## What it funds

The Roger Begy Memorial Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Roger Begy Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Roger Begy Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (rogerbegymemorialtrust.co.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 Roger Begy Memorial Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Roger Begy Memorial Trust fund?

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

### Does The Roger Begy Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Roger Begy Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Roger Begy Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Roger Begy Memorial 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 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Roger Begy Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Roger Begy Memorial Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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