# Schroders Employee Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1096884 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1096884)
- Latest income: £77; spending £60
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/schroders-employee-trust

Relief of poverty amongst employees and former employees of Schroders plc and their dependants.

## 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 | £77 | £60 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £80 | £3,619 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £65 | £5,089 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £5,161 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £69 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty amongst employees and former employees for the time being and from time to time of Schroders plc and any subsidiary company (within the meaning of section 736 of the Companies Act 1985) ("employees") and whether singly or collectively any wife husband widow widower child or any other person who is or has at any time been either wholly or in part dependent upon any of the employees. In furtherance of the objects the trustees shall have power to dispense relief in such manner as in their absolute and unfettered discretion they may think fit including (by way of example and without in any way limiting the generality of such power). (a) Making grants in money investments or in kind to assist in meeting outgoings such as for the supply of gas, water and electricity (b) Granting or purchasing pensions (c) Making loans (d) Donating to other charities offering residential accommodation such as almshouses, homes or hostels (e) Providing or adapting residential accommodation and paying for the cost of essential repairs and redecoration (f) Paying fees for advice or services (g) Discharging debts (h) Paying funeral expenses (i) Providing sickness benefits (j) Paying for medical consultations and treatment, drugs, medical and surgical appliances, nursing and related travelling expenses (k) Providing clothing, food, furniture and appliances (l) Providing assistance towards meeting the cost of convalescence or rehabilitation of any kind.

## What it funds

Schroders Employee Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Schroders Employee Trust reported income of £77 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14k 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 Schroders Employee 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 Schroders Employee Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Schroders Employee Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Schroders Employee Trust fund?

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

### Does Schroders Employee Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Schroders Employee Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Schroders Employee 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 £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,800 a year.

### How large is Schroders Employee Trust?

In its latest reported year Schroders Employee Trust reported income of £77 and spending of £60.


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