# The Vera Asher Will Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109189 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109189)
- Latest income: £3,923; spending £4,000
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vera-asher-will-trust

Investing monies to enable interest to be given to various dog charities

## 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 Mar 2025 | £3,923 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,910 | £4,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,000 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £972 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,000 | £1,000 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide through donations to other charities or by any other charitable means towards the rescue and care of animals in particular but not exclusively bichons.

## What it funds

The Vera Asher Will Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Vera Asher Will Trust reported income of £3,923 and spending of £4,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £11k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Vera Asher Will 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 Vera Asher Will Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Vera Asher Will Trust fund?

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

### Does The Vera Asher Will Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Vera Asher Will Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Vera Asher Will 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 Mar 2025 was £4,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,200 a year.

### How large is The Vera Asher Will Trust?

In its latest reported year The Vera Asher Will Trust reported income of £3,923 and spending of £4,000.


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