# The Ben White Charitable Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1129526 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1129526)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Liverpool City, Gloucestershire
- Other names: The Ben and Fiona White Charitable Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ben-white-charitable-foundation

The charity provides grants to charities and other charitable purposes with a focus on supporting underprivileged and disadvantaged youths and providing them with the skills to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. There is a geographical focus on the areas of Gloucestershire and London.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £12 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £2,187 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote such charitable purpose or charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.1. To support any charity or charities and promote any charitable purpose or charitable purposes within the county of Gloucestershire.2. To advance in life and help young people through the provision of support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals; and3. To provide the support, facilities and opportunities to underprivileged and disadvantaged individuals and communities.

## What it funds

The Ben White Charitable Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ben White Charitable Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,199 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Liverpool City and Gloucestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ben White Charitable 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 Ben White Charitable Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ben White Charitable Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Liverpool City and Gloucestershire.

### Does The Ben White Charitable Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ben White Charitable Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Ben White Charitable 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £440 a year.

### How large is The Ben White Charitable Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ben White Charitable Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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