# Telford'S Veteran Trail

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212820 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212820)
- Website: https://www.telfordsveterantrail.co.uk
- Latest income: £4,460; spending £5,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/telfords-veteran-trail

We create and maintain a public trail honouring veterans in Telford, educating the public, supporting remembrance, and promoting community involvement. We run events, maintain plaques, and work with schools and organisations to raise awareness.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £4,460 | £5,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO, to be carried out for the public benefit in Telford, Shropshire and the surrounding area, are: 1. The promotion of good citizenship and the efficiency of the armed forces by the installation of commemorative plaques and the maintenance of a dedicated veterans Trail in Telford town park designed to promote recognition and understanding of the contributions made by veterans and serving members of his majesty’s armed forces, to advance public knowledge of their service and sacrifices, to preserve and honour their legacies and create a lasting memorial for future generations. 2. To relieve the charitable needs of veterans resident in Telford and Shropshire by the provision of grants of financial assistance to charities and not for profit organisations established to assist veterans.

## What it funds

Telford'S Veteran Trail is registered under general charitable purposes for older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Telford'S Veteran Trail reported income of £4,460 and spending of £5,000.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Telford'S Veteran Trail in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (telfordsveterantrail.co.uk) 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 Telford'S Veteran Trail open for applications now?

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

### Where does Telford'S Veteran Trail fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

### Does Telford'S Veteran Trail give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Telford'S Veteran Trail makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Telford'S Veteran Trail give each year?

The register does not break out Telford'S Veteran Trail's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £5,000.

### How large is Telford'S Veteran Trail?

In its latest reported year Telford'S Veteran Trail reported income of £4,460 and spending of £5,000.


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