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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 282957
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The William Gibbs Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 282957. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Grants to individuals and organisations, for educational purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “To apply the same and the income thereof for the purposes of advancing education amongst children and young persons in such manner as the trustee shall in their uncontrolled discrestion from time to time determine. For details see clause 3.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £15.8k and spending of £9,642.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15.8k
Latest spending
£9,642
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £15.8k | £9,642 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £15.4k | £21.5k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14.5k | £19.5k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15k | £17.2k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.4k | £7,683 |
Charitable objects
To apply the same and the income thereof for the purposes of advancing education amongst children and young persons in such manner as the trustee shall in their uncontrolled discrestion from time to time determine. For details see clause 3.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 4
What The William Gibbs Trust funds
The William Gibbs Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £75.5k in total.
How to apply to The William Gibbs Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The William Gibbs 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 about The William Gibbs Trust
Is The William Gibbs Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The William Gibbs Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The William Gibbs Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The William Gibbs Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The William Gibbs Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The William Gibbs Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The William Gibbs 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 Dec 2025 was £9,642. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.1k a year.
How large is The William Gibbs Trust?
In its latest reported year The William Gibbs Trust reported income of £15.8k and spending of £9,642.
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