# William Edward Knight

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 514502 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/514502)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-edward-knight

Income distributed within the area of benefit for the following purposes, or in such other ways as the Trustees see fit: - relief of the aged, impotent and poor - relief of distress and sickness - the provision and support of social welfare or facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation - the provision and support of educational facilities

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £62 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £911 | £135k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £643 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £793 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Generally for the benefit of the inhabitants of the former borough of newark upon trent in one or more of the following ways a) relief of the aged, impotent and poor b) relief of distress and sickness c) the provision and support with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation d) the provision and support and support of educational facilities

## What it funds

William Edward Knight is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year William Edward Knight reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £135k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Edward Knight 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 William Edward Knight open for applications now?

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

### Where does William Edward Knight fund?

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

### Does William Edward Knight give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that William Edward Knight makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does William Edward Knight give each year?

The register does not break out William Edward Knight'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £27k a year.

### How large is William Edward Knight?

In its latest reported year William Edward Knight reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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