# The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284630 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284630)
- Latest income: £0; spending £4,760
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Manchester City, Salford City, Gateshead, Israel
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/samuel-stern-charitable-trust

We make grants to charities, institutions and needy individuals to assist in life cycle events, e.g. those needing financial assistance upon a birth or significant illness, those needing assistance to qualify or be equipped for a trade or profession or to assist in support for those suffering persecution and harassment. Our operation is predominantly in the UK.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £4,760 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £6,750 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £4,920 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £10.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £3,175 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The income and capital may be paid or applied to or for the charitable purposes of such bodies, associations or organisations as shall at the date of the payment or application be established for charitable purposes only according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit.

## What it funds

The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £4,760. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £30.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Salford City, Gateshead and Israel.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Samuel Stern 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 Samuel Stern Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Samuel Stern 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 Samuel Stern Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Manchester City, Salford City, Gateshead and Israel.

### Does The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Samuel Stern 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 5 Apr 2025 was £4,760. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,053 a year.

### How large is The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Samuel Stern Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £4,760.


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