# The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278820 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278820)
- Latest income: £15.6k; spending £20.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Lovell and Green Trust (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/young-marksmans-trust-fund

Encouraging marksmanship amongst the young (specifically those under 25 years old).

## 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 | £15.6k | £20.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,894 | £4,363 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,901 | £6,709 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,734 | £7,290 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,894 | £6,034 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To encourage skill in rifle and pistol shooting in any of her majesty's subjects under the age of 25 years so they will be better fitted to serve their country in the armed forces, territorial army or any other organisation in which their services may be required by the realm in times of peril.

## What it funds

The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training 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 The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund reported income of £15.6k and spending of £20.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £44.9k 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 Young Marksman'S Trust Fund 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 The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund fund?

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

### Does The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund'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 £20.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,970 a year.

### How large is The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The Young Marksman'S Trust Fund reported income of £15.6k and spending of £20.5k.


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