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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1176052
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The Schools Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1176052. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Portugal, Russia, Lithuania and Malaysia. The register describes its activities as: “School Governance Body. Assisting schools implement high academic and administrative standards. Development of School Management Systems.” Its charitable objects are: “The object for which the company is established is the promotion or regulation of education and anything incidental or conducive to any of that object.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £2,000 and spending of £10.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,000
Latest spending
£10.1k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £2,000 | £10.1k |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £0 | £9,300 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £15.9k | £10.4k |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £18.5k | £8,269 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £0 | £14.2k |
Charitable objects
The object for which the company is established is the promotion or regulation of education and anything incidental or conducive to any of that object.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Portugal, Russia, Lithuania, Malaysia
- Trustees
- 4
What The Schools Trust funds
The Schools Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £52.2k in total.
How to apply to The Schools Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Schools Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (schoolstrust.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Schools Trust
Is The Schools Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Schools Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Schools Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Portugal, Russia, Lithuania and Malaysia.
Does The Schools Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Schools Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Schools Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Schools Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £10.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.
How large is The Schools Trust?
In its latest reported year The Schools Trust reported income of £2,000 and spending of £10.1k.
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