# The Aaronson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159385 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159385)
- Company number: 09149383
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, 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, Israel, Russia, South Africa, United States
- Other names: The Leslie and Freda Aaronson Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/aaronson-foundation

The main way in which the charity pursues its charitable objectives is through the provision of grants to charitable and medical institutions and making medical research equipment available to medical researchers.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects ('objects') are specifically restricted to the following:to provide a public benefit in the following manner:-general charitable purposesto advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) for the public benefit whether by making grants or otherwise as the trustees see fit from time to time anywhere in the world in particular but not limited to the following:prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardshipthe prevention or relief of poverty by providing: grants, items, facilities and servicesto individuals in need and to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.relief of sicknessto assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of facilities for work and recreation.the relief of sickness and the preservation of health by making grants and providing items, facilities and services, for medical research.advancement of educationto advance the education of the public in general in the subject of the Jewish religionby making grants to institutions promoting knowledge and education of the Jewish religion.

## What it funds

The Aaronson Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Aaronson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel, Russia, South Africa and United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Aaronson Foundation 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 The Aaronson Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Aaronson Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Israel, Russia, South Africa and United States.

### Does The Aaronson Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Aaronson Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Aaronson Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Aaronson Foundation'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Aaronson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Aaronson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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