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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 327149
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
SDR Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 327149. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 5 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Provides assistance to relieve poverty.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable objects or purposes as the trustees may from time to time in their absolete discretion think fit.” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.8k
Latest spending
£12.7k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £11.8k | £12.7k |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,500 | £3,930 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
For such charitable objects or purposes as the trustees may from time to time in their absolete discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan
- Formerly
- Manchester Charitable Trust
- Trustees
- 2
What SDR Charitable Trust funds
SDR Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £16.6k in total.
How to apply to SDR Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from SDR Charitable 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 about SDR Charitable Trust
Is SDR Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from SDR Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does SDR Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 5 more areas.
Does SDR Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that SDR Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does SDR Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out SDR Charitable 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 £12.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,318 a year.
How large is SDR Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year SDR Charitable Trust reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12.7k.
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