The Guinness Trust
Providing good quality affordable homes and services and working to build neighbourhoods where people will choose to live - both now and in the future.
Activities & Mission
Providing good quality affordable homes and services and working to build neighbourhoods where people will choose to live - both now and in the future.
Grants
The Guinness Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Frequently asked questions about The Guinness Trust
What does The Guinness Trust do?
Providing good quality affordable homes and services and working to build neighbourhoods where people will choose to live - both now and in the future.
When was The Guinness Trust registered as a charity?
The Guinness Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1962 as charity number 208076. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Guinness Trust?
The Guinness Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guinness Trust operate?
The Guinness Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Guinness Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Guinness Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208076.
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Registry Information
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated