# Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1044721 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044721)
- Latest income: £15.7k; spending £11.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/worshipful-company-of-poulters-charitable-trust

THE CHARITY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ORGANISATIONS, CENTRES OF LEARNING AND INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POULTRY, GAME AND EGG TRADES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE HIGH STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE IN PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND RETAILING WITH THE AIM TO PROVIDE A HIGH STANDARD TO THE PUBLIC.

## 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 | £15.7k | £11.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £14.3k | £4,672 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.2k | £7,864 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12k | £8,670 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £11.8k | £7,580 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To advance education and training into the development of the poultry eggs and game industries and trades in the British isles (2) To provide support to organisations centres of learning and individuals associated with the trade and industry in order to achieve high standards of competence in production distribution and relaiting the better to serve the public

## What it funds

Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust reported income of £15.7k and spending of £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £40.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable 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 Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Worshipful Company of Poulters 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 £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,026 a year.

### How large is Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year Worshipful Company of Poulters Charitable Trust reported income of £15.7k and spending of £11.3k.


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