# The Thomas Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1006312 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1006312)
- Latest income: £4,760; spending £20.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thomas-trust

Grants to other charities in specific sectors

## 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 2025 | £4,760 | £20.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,816 | £10.2k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £945 | £7,768 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £13.9k | £37.8k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £1,369 | £7,627 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1)during the life of the settlor upon trust to pay or apply the income of the trust fund and also so much of the capital of the trust fund as the trustees may from time to time determine to such charities or for such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their uncontrolled discretion determine. (11)after the death of the settlor upon trust to pay or apply the capital and income of the trust fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes and in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the trustees may in their uncontrolled discretion determine

## What it funds

The Thomas Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Thomas Trust reported income of £4,760 and spending of £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £83.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Thomas 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 Thomas Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Thomas Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

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

The Charity Commission register records that The Thomas Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

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

The register does not break out The Thomas 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 2025 was £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.7k a year.

### How large is The Thomas Trust?

In its latest reported year The Thomas Trust reported income of £4,760 and spending of £20.2k.


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