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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 218839
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31 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
The Strachan and Buxton Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 218839. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Staffordshire. The register describes its activities as: “TO APPLY INCOME FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE, RESIDENT IN BURTON-ON-TRENT AND ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the charity is the relief of persons who:(1) Are in need, hardship or distress; and(2) Are resident in burton upon trent; and(3) Are over sixty.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,376 and spending of £7,529.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,376
Latest spending
£7,529
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Older people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,376 | £7,529 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,145 | £8,190 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,983 | £10.1k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,859 | £12.5k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £16.8k | £11.8k |
Charitable objects
The object of the charity is the relief of persons who:(1) Are in need, hardship or distress; and(2) Are resident in burton upon trent; and(3) Are over sixty.
Where it operates
Staffordshire
- Formerly
- Strachan Home
- Trustees
- 6
What The Strachan and Buxton Trust funds
The Strachan and Buxton Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £50.1k in total.
How to apply to The Strachan and Buxton Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Strachan and Buxton 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 about The Strachan and Buxton Trust
Is The Strachan and Buxton Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Strachan and Buxton Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Strachan and Buxton Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Staffordshire.
Does The Strachan and Buxton Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Strachan and Buxton Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Strachan and Buxton Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Strachan and Buxton 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 Dec 2025 was £7,529. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10k a year.
How large is The Strachan and Buxton Trust?
In its latest reported year The Strachan and Buxton Trust reported income of £5,376 and spending of £7,529.
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