# The Woodford Athletics Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1175415 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1175415)
- Latest income: £3,276; spending £280
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Redbridge, Essex
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/woodford-athletics-trust

To promote the advancement of amateur athletics for the benefit of the inhabitants of Woodford Green and the surrounding areas by the provision of facilities. To promote community participation in healthy recreation. To assist those in need of who cannot participate in amateur athletics by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.

## 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 | £3,276 | £280 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,112 | £216 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,525 | £72 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £7,846 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To promote the advancement of amateur Athletics for the benefit of the inhabitants of Woodford greenand the surrounding areas (the 'area of benefit') by the provision of facilities;(2) To promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area ofbenefit by the provision of facilities for Athletics;(3) To assist those in need who cannot participate in amateur Athletics by reason of their youth, age,infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstance;(4) For the public benefit, to advance education in Athletics by:(a) The development of coaches, officials and volunteers; and(b) By organising publicity, events and exhibitions.

## What it funds

The Woodford Athletics Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and amateur sport for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Woodford Athletics Trust reported income of £3,276 and spending of £280. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £568 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Redbridge and Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Woodford Athletics Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Woodford Athletics Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Woodford Athletics Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Woodford Athletics Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Redbridge and Essex.

### Does The Woodford Athletics Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Woodford Athletics Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Woodford Athletics 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 £280. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £114 a year.

### How large is The Woodford Athletics Trust?

In its latest reported year The Woodford Athletics Trust reported income of £3,276 and spending of £280.


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