# The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 276351 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/276351)
- Latest income: £4,440; spending £3,186
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Northumberland
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sir-stephen-middleton-charity-trust

donations made to local organisations in Northumberland, especially those to do with eduction, youth, arts and music.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | £4,440 | £3,186 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,675 | £2,368 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,500 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £5,000 | £4,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the trust fund and the income thereof upon trust for such charitable purpose as they shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust reported income of £4,440 and spending of £3,186. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Aug 2024, it spent £14.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust fund?

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

### Does The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2024 was £3,186. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £3,514 a year.

### How large is The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sir Stephen Middleton Charity Trust reported income of £4,440 and spending of £3,186.


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