# The Shandford Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1192048 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1192048)
- Website: https://theshandfordtrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £80k; spending £13.3k
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shandford-trust

The provision and maintenance of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodation for older persons who are in need, hardship or distress who are resident in Budleigh Salterton and its villages, as well as financial assistance to similarly qualifying residents in the area of benefit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Shandford Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for 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 The Shandford Trust reported income of £80k and spending of £13.3k.

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

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

### How large is The Shandford Trust?

In its latest reported year The Shandford Trust reported income of £80k and spending of £13.3k.


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