# Atherton Welfare Institute

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 521011 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/521011)
- Latest income: £30.2k; spending £38.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- 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, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/atherton-welfare-institute

Provide bingo three times a week for locals. Dog training classes every fortnight. White ensign assoc every fortnight. Drama classes for children. Band practice nights.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Atherton Welfare Institute is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Atherton Welfare Institute reported income of £30.2k and spending of £38.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Atherton Welfare Institute in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Atherton Welfare Institute open for applications now?

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

### Does Atherton Welfare Institute give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Atherton Welfare Institute makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Atherton Welfare Institute?

In its latest reported year Atherton Welfare Institute reported income of £30.2k and spending of £38.8k.


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