# The Archie Life Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203756 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203756)
- Latest income: £258; spending £318
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Amateur sport, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/archie-life-foundation

The Archie Life Foundation aims to support children and young adults facing mental health challenges through access to horses, riding and equine therapy

## 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 | £258 | £318 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £3,652 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,129 | £3,313 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To relieve the needs of children and young people aged 10-25 with a focus on young people who are socially and economically disadvantaged and/or have mental health conditions, disabilities, and additional needs in south of England and surrounding area, primarily through providing grants to enable access to horse riding and associated activities and providing essential equipment to take part.2. To preserve and protect the health of people who have been injured as result of a horse riding accident, primarily by providing grants to support programmes and activities that assist the recovery process and their treatment.

## What it funds

The Archie Life Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Archie Life Foundation reported income of £258 and spending of £318. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,283 in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does The Archie Life Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Archie Life Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Archie Life Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Archie Life 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 £318. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £2,428 a year.

### How large is The Archie Life Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Archie Life Foundation reported income of £258 and spending of £318.


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