# Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 505778 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/505778)
- Latest income: £31.1k; spending £17.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- 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/sir-thomas-widdrington-trust

Education of persons under the age of 25 years who are resident inthe area comprising the Parishes ofStamfordham,Belsay,Capheaton and Matfen or who have a parent or parents so resident or who have attended as apupil at a school in Stamfordham or Belsay who are in need of financial assisstanc

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust reported income of £31.1k and spending of £17.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) 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 Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust?

In its latest reported year Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust reported income of £31.1k and spending of £17.8k.


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