# The William and Ellen Vinten Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 285758 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/285758)
- Website: https://www.vintentrust.org.uk
- Latest income: £56.4k; spending £74.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-and-ellen-vinten-trust

The principal activity of the Trust during the year was continuing to pursue initiatives to increase the interest of schools and college students in the Bury St. Edmunds' area in science and technology subjects, with a view to increasing the numbers who might consider careers related to the subjects and improving their attainment.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The William and Ellen Vinten Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The William and Ellen Vinten Trust reported income of £56.4k and spending of £74.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The William and Ellen Vinten Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (vintentrust.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 William and Ellen Vinten Trust open for applications now?

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

### Does The William and Ellen Vinten Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The William and Ellen Vinten Trust?

In its latest reported year The William and Ellen Vinten Trust reported income of £56.4k and spending of £74.5k.


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