# Bw3

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188767 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188767)
- Website: http://www.bw3.org.uk
- Latest income: £29.6k; spending £29k
- What it funds: Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bw3

BW3 successfully delivers innovative programmes, activities and events, working in partnership with local businesses, education providers and the community. BW3 is about building on the strengths of the local area, galvanising volunteer time, funds and resources to inspire and support positive change.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Bw3 is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Bw3 reported income of £29.6k and spending of £29k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bw3 in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bw3.org.uk) 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 Bw3 open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bw3 is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Bw3 give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bw3 makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Bw3?

In its latest reported year Bw3 reported income of £29.6k and spending of £29k.


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