# The Wall Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 291535 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/291535)
- Website: https://www.thewalltrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £15.4k; spending £48.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wall-trust

Please note NO DIRECT APPLICATIONS for funds are considered. The trust awards scholarships to students training in the performing arts with exceptional talent but insufficient financial means on the recommendation of the establishments with which the trust has an arrangement, namely The Royal College of Music, Purcell School, London Studio Centre and Central Ballet School of Ballet & RADA.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Wall Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Wall Trust reported income of £15.4k and spending of £48.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wall Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thewalltrust.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

### Is The Wall Trust open for applications now?

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

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

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

### How large is The Wall Trust?

In its latest reported year The Wall Trust reported income of £15.4k and spending of £48.5k.


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