# Tpot

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159896 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159896)
- Latest income: £81.9k; spending £57.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/tpot

Training people in optical skills to eventually gain meaningful employment.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Tpot is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Tpot reported income of £81.9k and spending of £57.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Tpot in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Tpot open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Tpot is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Tpot give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Tpot?

In its latest reported year Tpot reported income of £81.9k and spending of £57.5k.


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