# Theo Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1069814 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1069814)
- Website: https://www.theotrust.org
- Latest income: £11.6k; spending £15.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, India, Ukraine
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/theo-trust

Supporting the education & welfare of Children at or formerly at Repton Preparatory School. Relief of poverty and education of children & members of the Public in the UK, the Ukraine and India

## 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 Jul 2025 | £11.6k | £15.5k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £11.5k | £6,606 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £16.1k | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £26.8k | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £4,096 | £4,219 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objectives are to apply the trust fund to or for such charities or charitable purpose as the trustees from time to time decide. In particular but not exclusively - 4.1 the relief of children and members of the public who are suffering financial need, hardship, or distress by virtue of economic circumstances, their youth or age, poverty, injury or illness. 4.2 to further the education of children and members of the public.

## What it funds

Theo Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, overseas aid / famine relief and accommodation / housing for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Theo Trust reported income of £11.6k and spending of £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £57.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, India and Ukraine.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Theo Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theotrust.org) 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 Theo Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Theo Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, India and Ukraine.

### Does Theo Trust give grants to individuals?

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

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

The register does not break out Theo 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 Jul 2025 was £15.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.6k a year.

### How large is Theo Trust?

In its latest reported year Theo Trust reported income of £11.6k and spending of £15.5k.


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