# Shelley Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1147858 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1147858)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Dr Shelley Charitable Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shelley-charitable-trust

The charity currently is looking to assist those with educational needs due to a poor upbringing due to social issues. This is predominantly for the area of Rutland as a priority.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## What it funds

Shelley Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Shelley Charitable Trust reported income of £0 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 England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shelley 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

### Is Shelley Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shelley Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shelley Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Shelley Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Shelley Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Shelley 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Shelley Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Shelley Charitable Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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