# The Shelmerdine Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1148906 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148906)
- Latest income: £11.2k; spending £26.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shelmerdine-trust

The provision of funding and other resources for specifically charitable purposes among the disadvantaged, marginalised, vulnerable, needy and incapacitated peoples worldwide.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Shelmerdine Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Shelmerdine Trust reported income of £11.2k and spending of £26.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Shelmerdine Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Shelmerdine Trust open for applications now?

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

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

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

### How large is The Shelmerdine Trust?

In its latest reported year The Shelmerdine Trust reported income of £11.2k and spending of £26.9k.


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