UK funding workspaceWorld Sailing Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1182203
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World Sailing Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1182203. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Greece and South Africa and 1 more area. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust works with far-reaching partnerships across the globe, promoting our sport and protecting the waters it depends on so that sailing can be enjoyed by generations to come.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity (objects) are, for the public benefit, the advancement of amateur sport and in particular the provision of facilities and assistance to enable and encourage participation in Sailing in particular but not exclusively by:3.1.1 providing opportunities for young people to participate in Sailing…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £581.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£581
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £581 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £47 | £55.6k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £80k | £80.4k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £98.4k | £79.5k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £119k | £76.4k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity (objects) are, for the public benefit, the advancement of amateur sport and in particular the provision of facilities and assistance to enable and encourage participation in Sailing in particular but not exclusively by:3.1.1 providing opportunities for young people to participate in Sailing and develop relevant skills;3.1.2 providing opportunities to grow inclusive, sustainable, Sailing
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Greece, South Africa, Spain
- Trustees
- 3
What World Sailing Trust funds
World Sailing Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £293k in total.
How to apply to World Sailing Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from World Sailing Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (worldsailingtrust.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about World Sailing Trust
Is World Sailing Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from World Sailing Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does World Sailing Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Greece and South Africa and 1 more area.
Does World Sailing Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that World Sailing Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does World Sailing Trust give each year?
The register does not break out World Sailing 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 £581. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £58.5k a year.
How large is World Sailing Trust?
In its latest reported year World Sailing Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £581.
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