# The Beth Mcdermott Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1192755 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1192755)
- Latest income: £383; spending £9,524
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/beth-mcdermott-foundation

Prioritising the alleviation of poverty, especially in relation to children,Making grants to impoverished young people for educational purposes, especially in the fields of art and photography,Supporting projects and individuals that align with the charity's objectives.

## 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 | £383 | £9,524 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £591 | £455 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £825 | £457 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £592 | £146 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18.1k | £1,075 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such general charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time select, including but not limited to:(i) Charitable purposes for the benefit of children and young people under 25 years old;(ii) the provision of education and training, including payments of grants and bursaries to those in need, especially in the areas of art and photography;(iii) the alleviation of poverty.

## What it funds

The Beth Mcdermott Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Beth Mcdermott Foundation reported income of £383 and spending of £9,524. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.7k 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 Beth Mcdermott 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 Beth Mcdermott Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Beth Mcdermott Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Beth Mcdermott Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Beth Mcdermott Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Beth Mcdermott 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 £9,524. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,331 a year.

### How large is The Beth Mcdermott Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Beth Mcdermott Foundation reported income of £383 and spending of £9,524.


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