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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 298892
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The Thornton Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 298892. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Supporting people with physical or mental disabilities either directly or through other charitable organisations.” Its charitable objects are: “To apply income for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 30 Apr 2025 it reported income of £8,662 and spending of £8,525.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,662
Latest spending
£8,525
- What it funds
- Disability
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £8,662 | £8,525 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £7,095 | £8,025 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £7,361 | £6,465 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £5,769 | £5,870 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £5,001 | £6,720 |
Charitable objects
To apply income for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What The Thornton Trust funds
The Thornton Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £35.6k in total.
How to apply to The Thornton Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Thornton 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 about The Thornton Trust
Is The Thornton Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Thornton Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Thornton Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Thornton Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Thornton Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Thornton Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Thornton 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 Apr 2025 was £8,525. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,121 a year.
How large is The Thornton Trust?
In its latest reported year The Thornton Trust reported income of £8,662 and spending of £8,525.
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