# The Sheep Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094514 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094514)
- Company number: 04284999
- Website: https://www.thesheeptrust.org
- Latest income: £4,420; spending £6,731
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sheep-trust

The preservation and conservation of the public benefit of the heritage of the genetic biodiversity of sheep breeds in the UK and the environment to which they are adapted. To advance the understanding, education and awareness of society to the benefits of science underpinning sheep breeding, their environments and their utility.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Sheep Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Sheep Trust reported income of £4,420 and spending of £6,731.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sheep Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thesheeptrust.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 Sheep Trust open for applications now?

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

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

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

### How large is The Sheep Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sheep Trust reported income of £4,420 and spending of £6,731.


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