# The Sophie Barringer Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1111154 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111154)
- Website: https://www.sophiesappeal.org
- Latest income: £39k; spending £35.8k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sophie-barringer-trust

We provide support, treatment and research for children with cancer and other life limiting illnesses in the Wessex region by:* Providing away days away from hospital at theme parks or theatres* Funding the Beads of Courage Programme at local hospitals* Decoration of Children's Wards* Funding research*Cost-free respite breaks at Sophie's Rainbow Retreat.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Sophie Barringer Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Sophie Barringer Trust reported income of £39k and spending of £35.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sophie Barringer Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sophiesappeal.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Sophie Barringer Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The Sophie Barringer Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Sophie Barringer Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sophie Barringer Trust reported income of £39k and spending of £35.8k.


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