# Springwater Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1113453 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1113453)
- Latest income: £23.3k; spending £18.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/springwater-trust

Grant making Trust. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

## 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 | £23.3k | £18.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £11.2k | £18.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £12.1k | £12.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £27.7k | £29.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £29.9k | £31.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 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

Springwater Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Springwater Trust reported income of £23.3k and spending of £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £110k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Springwater 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 Springwater Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Springwater Trust fund?

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

### Does Springwater Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Springwater Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Springwater 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 £18.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.1k a year.

### How large is Springwater Trust?

In its latest reported year Springwater Trust reported income of £23.3k and spending of £18.3k.


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