# Arbor Vitae Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1216162 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1216162)
- Website: https://arborvitaefoundation.org
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arbor-vitae-foundation

The charity operates in Dorset for public benefit regarding:1. The advancement of education of children, young people and adults.2. The advancement in and promotion of the arts with a particular focus on music and the performingarts.3. The advancement and promotion of health and the relief of sickness. Grants are only given to charities and other non- profit organisations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Arbor Vitae Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Arbor Vitae Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (arborvitaefoundation.org) 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.

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