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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1106369
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The Blower Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1106369. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “To support projects that connect people to their cultural heritage.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education and for the benefit of the public by: a. Supporting and promoting exchange programmes for UK students of architecture to further their education and skills; 2. Supporting groups, schools and other bodies to explore different cultures.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £19k and spending of £14.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19k
Latest spending
£14.7k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £19k | £14.7k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £12.2k | £3,172 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £40.4k | £525 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £190 | £400 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £550 | £302 |
Charitable objects
To advance education and for the benefit of the public by: a. Supporting and promoting exchange programmes for UK students of architecture to further their education and skills; 2. Supporting groups, schools and other bodies to explore different cultures.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 4
What The Blower Foundation funds
The Blower Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £19.1k in total.
How to apply to The Blower Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Blower Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (blowerfoundation.org) 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 about The Blower Foundation
Is The Blower Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Blower Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Blower Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does The Blower Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Blower Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Blower Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Blower 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 Mar 2026 was £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,820 a year.
How large is The Blower Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Blower Foundation reported income of £19k and spending of £14.7k.
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