# The Xlp Research Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1111075 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111075)
- Website: https://www.xlpresearchtrust.org
- Latest income: £2,987; spending £1,265
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/xlp-research-trust

Founded in 2005, the XLP Research Trust exists to 1. Promote and fund research into the cause, management, symptoms and cure for XLP 2. Provide a point of contact and support for those families affected by XLP 3. Raise the awareness of XLP amongst the medical profession and the general 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 Aug 2026 | £2,987 | £1,265 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £4,653 | £1,588 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,560 | £632 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,279 | £144 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £3,236 | £144 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A.to preserve and protect the health and relieve persons suffering from x-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (xlp) and their families.b. To advance the education of the medical profession and the general public in the subject of xlp and its implications for the families of those suffering from the aforementioned condition.c. To promote Research into xlp and to publicise the results thereof and to support organisations promoting charitable Research into x-linked lymphoproliferative.

## What it funds

The Xlp Research Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Xlp Research Trust reported income of £2,987 and spending of £1,265. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £3,773 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 Xlp Research Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (xlpresearchtrust.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

### Is The Xlp Research Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Xlp Research Trust fund?

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

### Does The Xlp Research Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Xlp Research Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Xlp Research Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Xlp Research 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 Aug 2026 was £1,265. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £755 a year.

### How large is The Xlp Research Trust?

In its latest reported year The Xlp Research Trust reported income of £2,987 and spending of £1,265.


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