# The Sycamore Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 287668 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/287668)
- Latest income: £3,626; spending £586
- What it funds: Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, 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/sycamore-trust

Making grants for Christian charities with a special emphasis on Africa.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2022 | £3,626 | £586 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,624 | £1,082 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For and among such charitable societies objects or purposes as the settlor may from time to time in his absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Sycamore Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin 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 The Sycamore Trust reported income of £3,626 and spending of £586. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Sept 2022, it spent £1,668 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 The Sycamore 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 Sycamore Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Sycamore Trust fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Sycamore Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2022 was £586. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £834 a year.

### How large is The Sycamore Trust?

In its latest reported year The Sycamore Trust reported income of £3,626 and spending of £586.


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