# The Alison Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1207645 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207645)
- Latest income: £6,000; spending £1,420
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alison-foundation

The Foundation operates by providing grants to otherorganisations based upon the compelling nature and extent of depravation, famine, hardship, lack of education, poverty, suffering and plight that it may be asked to alleviate. In particular it will look to give financial help to the poor, give medical care to the needy and sick and provide help to victims of natural disasters.

## 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 2024 | £6,000 | £1,420 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time

## What it funds

The Alison Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Alison Foundation reported income of £6,000 and spending of £1,420.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Alison Foundation fund?

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

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

The Charity Commission register records that The Alison Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

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

The register does not break out The Alison 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 2024 was £1,420.

### How large is The Alison Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Alison Foundation reported income of £6,000 and spending of £1,420.


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