# The University of Massachusetts UK Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1088807 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1088807)
- Company number: 04135226
- Latest income: £9,250; spending £9,250
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: United States
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/university-of-massachusetts-uk-trust

The advancement of education primarily at the University of Massachusetts and by the provision of funds towards bursaries, scholarships, research grants, building programmes and endowing academic posts.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2022 | £9,250 | £9,250 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £2,363 | £2,363 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education primarily at the University of Massachusetts and by the provision of funds towards bursaries, scholarships, research grants, building programmes, endowing academic posts and such other income or capital expenses as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.

## What it funds

The University of Massachusetts UK Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The University of Massachusetts UK Trust reported income of £9,250 and spending of £9,250. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Jan 2022, it spent £11.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The University of Massachusetts UK 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 University of Massachusetts UK Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The University of Massachusetts UK Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as United States.

### Does The University of Massachusetts UK Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The University of Massachusetts UK Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The University of Massachusetts UK Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2022 was £9,250. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £5,807 a year.

### How large is The University of Massachusetts UK Trust?

In its latest reported year The University of Massachusetts UK Trust reported income of £9,250 and spending of £9,250.


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