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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1012847
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The Varsity Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1012847. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire. The register describes its activities as: “Furthering the education of students in journalism.” Its charitable objects are: “To further the education of students in journalism in the United Kingdom and northern Ireland and in particular the provision of funds in the form of scholarships bursaries or grants to students attending the university of cambridge.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £251 and spending of £8,027.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£251
Latest spending
£8,027
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £251 | £8,027 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £299 | £5,000 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £142 | £2,500 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £6 | £5,000 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £193 | £5,000 |
Charitable objects
To further the education of students in journalism in the United Kingdom and northern Ireland and in particular the provision of funds in the form of scholarships bursaries or grants to students attending the university of cambridge.
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire
- Trustees
- 4
What The Varsity Trust funds
The Varsity Trust 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 and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £25.5k in total.
How to apply to The Varsity Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Varsity Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (varsitytrust.org.uk) 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 about The Varsity Trust
Is The Varsity Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Varsity Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Varsity Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.
Does The Varsity Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Varsity Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Varsity Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Varsity 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 Jun 2025 was £8,027. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,105 a year.
How large is The Varsity Trust?
In its latest reported year The Varsity Trust reported income of £251 and spending of £8,027.
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