# The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 504477 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/504477)
- Latest income: £3,325; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire, City of York
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sheldon-hutchinson-trust

The charity grants money to York Minster Library for the purpose of collection research and development and purchasing of books.

## 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 | £3,325 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,239 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,318 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £49 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £52 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The income shall be applied in establishing and maintaining a theological library in the area of the city of York for the use of persons as may benefit from access to such a library.

## What it funds

The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust reported income of £3,325 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire and City of York.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust in its sources (last checked 6 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 The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire and City of York.

### Does The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Sheldon Hutchinson 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust reported income of £3,325 and spending of £0.


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