# The Sands Family Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1136909 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136909)
- Latest income: £18.7k; spending £3,844
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sands-family-trust

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.

## 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 2026 | £18.7k | £3,844 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £46.7k | £33.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £80.2k | £79.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £13.6k | £63.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.8k | £93k | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Sands Family Trust reported income of £18.7k and spending of £3,844. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £273k 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 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

### 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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