# Biogerontology Research Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1124054 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1124054)
- Company number: 06495740
- Website: https://www.biogerontology.info/
- Latest income: £1,160; spending £1,140
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/biogerontology-research-foundation

The BGRF's purpose is to promote all aspects of the health of the elderly via the key activities:* promotion or undertaking of research,* provision of advice* publication and distribution of advice

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £1,160 | £1,140 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £1,700 | £1,990 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £1,500 | £1,140 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £4,100 | £3,670 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £17.2k | £17.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 to relieve sickness and preserve, protect and advance all or any aspects of the health of elderly persons.2 to advance the education of the public in the field of Biogerontology.3 any other charitable purpose.

## What it funds

Biogerontology Research Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Biogerontology Research Foundation reported income of £1,160 and spending of £1,140. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £25.8k 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 Biogerontology Research Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (biogerontology.info) 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.

## Questions

### Is Biogerontology Research Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Biogerontology Research Foundation fund?

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

### Does Biogerontology Research Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Biogerontology Research Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Biogerontology Research Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Biogerontology Research Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £1,140. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,159 a year.

### How large is Biogerontology Research Foundation?

In its latest reported year Biogerontology Research Foundation reported income of £1,160 and spending of £1,140.


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