# The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199770 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199770)
- Latest income: £16.3k; spending £700
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Germany, India
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sarojben-patel-memorial-trust

We will provide modest/small-scale donations and grants. No unsolicited requests please - we are currently building up our funds to generate investment income from which we will provide grants. We will publicise future programmes and grant application procedures in due course.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £16.3k | £700 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,068 | £608 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £24.3k | £24k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.(2) Such other purposes which may be charitable according to the law of England and Wales.

## What it funds

The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust reported income of £16.3k and spending of £700. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £25.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sarojben Patel Memorial 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 Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust fund?

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

### Does The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £700. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £8,447 a year.

### How large is The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sarojben Patel Memorial Trust reported income of £16.3k and spending of £700.


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