# Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1098361 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098361)
- Website: https://trendlesproject.com
- Latest income: £17k; spending £8,139
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: The Vale & Ridgeway Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vale-of-white-horse-and-ridgeway-archaeological-and-historical-trust

Supports investigation of the past of the Vale of White Horse and the Ridgeway and adjoining areas, through archaeological and historical investigation and dissemination of interest through publication, lecture etc.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £17k | £8,139 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,075 | £3,370 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £3,054 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11k | £1,159 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £8,389 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Advancement of the knowledge and understanding of the past of the Vale of White Horse and the Ridgeway and adjoining areas through:-(a) Undertaking or supporting the undertaking by others of Archaeological and Historical investigation and research with a view to publication, and(b) Carrying out or supporting the dissemination of and stimulation of interest in that past by publication (including electronically) lecture display and other means

## What it funds

Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust reported income of £17k and spending of £8,139. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £24.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (trendlesproject.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust fund?

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

### Does Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical 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 Dec 2025 was £8,139. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,822 a year.

### How large is Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust?

In its latest reported year Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust reported income of £17k and spending of £8,139.


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