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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1136909
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The Sands Family Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1136909. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Sands Family Trust is a private trust whose charitable purposes are for the Public Benefit. The Trustees consider appropriate global causes and support these through capital donations. Support is focused on the Advancement of Education and Relief of Poverty, and Support and Encouragement of the Performing Arts.” Its charitable objects are: “The trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the objects which are for such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £18.7k and spending of £3,844.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.7k
Latest spending
£3,844
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £18.7k | £3,844 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £46.7k | £33.3k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £80.2k | £79.1k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £13.6k | £63.2k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.8k | £93k |
Charitable objects
The trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the objects which are for such charitable purposes for the public benefit as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Sands Family Trust funds
The Sands Family Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £273k in total.
How to apply to The Sands Family Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sands Family 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 about The Sands Family Trust
Is The Sands Family Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sands Family Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Sands Family Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Sands Family Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sands Family Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Sands Family Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Sands Family 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 2026 was £3,844. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £54.5k a year.
How large is The Sands Family Trust?
In its latest reported year The Sands Family Trust reported income of £18.7k and spending of £3,844.
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