# The Stopfordian Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 505539 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/505539)
- Latest income: £17.7k; spending £20.9k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Stockport
- Other names: "the Stopfordian Trust" (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/stopfordian-trust

The advancement of Stockport Grammar SchoolCharitable purposes whether or not associated with the SchoolThe advancement of education in any part of the world

## 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 | £17.7k | £20.9k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £16.4k | £19.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £14k | £9,388 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £11.2k | £16.9k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £11.7k | £11.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The advancement of Stockport grammar school. (b) Charitable purposes whether or not associated with the school. (c) The advancement of education in any part of the world.

## What it funds

The Stopfordian Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Stopfordian Trust reported income of £17.7k and spending of £20.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £77.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Stopfordian Trust fund?

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

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

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

### How much does The Stopfordian Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Stopfordian 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 £20.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.6k a year.

### How large is The Stopfordian Trust?

In its latest reported year The Stopfordian Trust reported income of £17.7k and spending of £20.9k.


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