# The Andy Taylor Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1198127 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198127)
- Website: https://andytaylorfoundation.com
- Latest income: £34.4k; spending £41.7k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/andy-taylor-foundation

Andy Taylor was a pioneer of digital media. He cared deeply that all young people should have the opportunity to achieve their goals and reach their potential, whatever their background. He wanted to increase diversity in the media. Continuing his work, the Andy Taylor Foundation has been established to create, and support, high-impact programmes opening doors to untapped potential in media roles.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Andy Taylor Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Andy Taylor Foundation reported income of £34.4k and spending of £41.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Andy Taylor Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (andytaylorfoundation.com) 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 Andy Taylor Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Andy Taylor Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Andy Taylor Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Andy Taylor Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Andy Taylor Foundation reported income of £34.4k and spending of £41.7k.


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