# The Running Water Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1117239 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117239)
- Latest income: £9,000; spending £9,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/running-water-trust

The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in particular by:(i) the supply of clean drinking water and sanitation(ii) the advancement of education and training for employment(iii) the relief of financial need and sickness: and(iv) the provision of low cost temporary accommodation,

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 2024 | £9,000 | £9,000 | not filed |
| 20 Sept 2023 | £9,700 | £10k | not filed |
| 20 Sept 2022 | £6,000 | £7,200 | not filed |
| 20 Sept 2021 | £470 | £320 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in particular by:(i) The supply of clean drinking Water and sanitation(ii) the advancement of education; and(iii) the relief of financial need and sickness.

## What it funds

The Running Water Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Running Water Trust reported income of £9,000 and spending of £9,000. Over its last 4 reported years, to 20 Sept 2024, it spent £26.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Running Water 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 The Running Water Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Running Water Trust fund?

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

### Does The Running Water Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Running Water Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Running Water Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Running Water Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 20 Sept 2024 was £9,000. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £6,630 a year.

### How large is The Running Water Trust?

In its latest reported year The Running Water Trust reported income of £9,000 and spending of £9,000.


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