# The Scrivener Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145288 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145288)
- Website: https://www.scrivenertrust.org
- Latest income: £1,766; spending £995
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/scrivener-trust

Rather than support established 'causes', many of which are already well resourced, we support people in real, but often short-term need who are not able to access help from others. We aim to make a real difference to the lives of ordinary people who miss out on the help they deserve. We believe one answer lies in working alongside individuals who are already 'in touch' with people's real needs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Scrivener Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Scrivener Trust reported income of £1,766 and spending of £995.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Scrivener Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (scrivenertrust.org) 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

### Is The Scrivener Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Scrivener Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Scrivener Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Scrivener Trust?

In its latest reported year The Scrivener Trust reported income of £1,766 and spending of £995.


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