# The Ugliduck Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1192643 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1192643)
- Latest income: £10.1k; spending £1,381
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, 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/ugliduck-trust

The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage, anywhere in the world, through the provision of grants to support those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Since its inception in 2021 The Ugliduck Trust has focussed on financial support for disadvantaged children and for refugees arriving in the UK

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ugliduck Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; 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 The Ugliduck Trust reported income of £10.1k and spending of £1,381.

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

### How large is The Ugliduck Trust?

In its latest reported year The Ugliduck Trust reported income of £10.1k and spending of £1,381.


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