# The Wilson Family Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1108849 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1108849)
- Latest income: £2,000; spending £4,800
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wilson-family-charitable-trust

The Wilson Family Charitable trust makes grants to worthwhile causes both in the UK and abroad. The Charity is founded on Christian principles and normally makes grants through trusted Christian organisations.

## 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 | £2,000 | £4,800 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £5,365 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £14.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £24.9k | £5,512 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £23.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To make grants for such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Wilson Family Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Wilson Family Charitable Trust reported income of £2,000 and spending of £4,800. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £54k 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 Wilson Family Charitable 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 Wilson Family Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Wilson Family Charitable Trust fund?

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

### Does The Wilson Family Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Wilson Family Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Wilson Family Charitable 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 £4,800. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.8k a year.

### How large is The Wilson Family Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Wilson Family Charitable Trust reported income of £2,000 and spending of £4,800.


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