# The Rory Mcdonagh Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1149599 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149599)
- Website: https://www.rorymcdonagh.com
- Latest income: £5,096; spending £51.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rory-mcdonagh-trust

The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public, particularly young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, at schools, universities and other academic institutions, or by such other charitable means as the Trustees see fit, including by enabling them to participate in sport. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Rory Mcdonagh Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Rory Mcdonagh Trust reported income of £5,096 and spending of £51.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rory Mcdonagh Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (rorymcdonagh.com) 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 Rory Mcdonagh Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Rory Mcdonagh Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Rory Mcdonagh Trust?

In its latest reported year The Rory Mcdonagh Trust reported income of £5,096 and spending of £51.1k.


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