# Winifred May Walbridge Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1067311 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1067311)
- Latest income: £9,394; spending £3,359
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Walbridge Trust (working); Winifred May Walbridge Deceased (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/winifred-may-walbridge-trust

The charity's activities are governed by the trust will dated 31 January 1996. The objects are to support such charitable purposes which shall benefit wholly or mainly the inhabitants of the parish of Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset as the trustees may in their absolute discretion select.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £9,394 | £3,359 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,100 | £6,123 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £8,143 | £13.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £6,926 | £2,047 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,842 | £6,229 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For such charitable purposes which shall benefit wholly or mainly the inhabitants of the parish of symondsbury bridport aforesaid as my trustees may in their absolute discretion select

## What it funds

Winifred May Walbridge Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Winifred May Walbridge Trust reported income of £9,394 and spending of £3,359. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £30.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Winifred May Walbridge 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 Winifred May Walbridge Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Winifred May Walbridge Trust fund?

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

### Does Winifred May Walbridge Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Winifred May Walbridge Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Winifred May Walbridge Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £3,359. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,177 a year.

### How large is Winifred May Walbridge Trust?

In its latest reported year Winifred May Walbridge Trust reported income of £9,394 and spending of £3,359.


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