The Rufus Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1006484
The Rufus Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1006484. The register describes its activities as: “We give grants to provide holidays and breaks to individuals, families and special schools with a member or members with learning difficulties who could not otherwise afford them.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £15k and spending of £12.7k.
Verified 19 days ago21 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Disability
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What The Rufus Trust funds
The Rufus Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Rufus Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rufus Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sites.google.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 about The Rufus Trust
Is The Rufus Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Rufus Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Rufus Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Rufus Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Rufus Trust?
In its latest reported year The Rufus Trust reported income of £15k and spending of £12.7k.
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