# Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 275751 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275751)
- Latest income: £1,164; spending £10k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thomas-norman-franklins-charitable-trust

Under the terms of the Charity the Trustees shall apply the annual income of the Trust Fund at their discretion for such charitable purposes and in particular for the advancement of education and research into matters scientific and literary interest.

## 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 2022 | £1,164 | £10k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,265 | £1,764 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For such charitable purposes and in particular for the advancement of education and research into matters of scientific and literary interest as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for a period of seven years or longer provided that such discretion is limited to payments for charitable purposes within the meaning of the Charities Act 1960.

## What it funds

Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust reported income of £1,164 and spending of £10k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 5 Apr 2022, it spent £11.8k 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 Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable 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 Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable 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 2022 was £10k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £5,893 a year.

### How large is Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Thomas Norman Franklin'S Charitable Trust reported income of £1,164 and spending of £10k.


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