# The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1198907 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198907)
- Latest income: £24.9k; spending £11k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Israel, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sam-and-sonja-freiman-charitable-trust

The advancement of education without regard to religious denomination, in particular about the Holocaust.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | £24.9k | £11k | not filed |
| 1 Jul 2024 | £9,388 | £59.8k | not filed |
| 1 Jul 2023 | £200 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the trust are to further such charitable purposes (charitable under english and welsh law) for the public benefit as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular but not limited to:1 the provision of financial assistance without regard to any religious denomination to those who are in need or are suffering hardship; 2 the advancement of health or the saving of lives without regard to any religious denomination, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering 3 the advancement of education without regard to any religious denomination, in particular about the holocaust; 4 the advancement of Judaism by the publication and dissemination of Jewish religious works and the advancement of religious education in accordance with the doctrines and practice of Judaism.

## What it funds

The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust reported income of £24.9k and spending of £11k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 1 Jul 2025, it spent £70.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel, Poland, Germany and Czech Republic and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 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 Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel, Poland, Germany and Czech Republic and 2 more areas.

### Does The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jul 2025 was £11k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £23.6k a year.

### How large is The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sam and Sonja Freiman Charitable Trust reported income of £24.9k and spending of £11k.


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