# Castle Howard Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1207005 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207005)
- Company number: 15265260
- Latest income: £51; spending £120
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castle-howard-foundation

The Charity seeks to raise funds and provide grants/donations relating to a) the maintenance, restoration and preservation of Castle Howard's historic structures and natural landscape, b) the provision of educational facilities and services for the study of the same, c) displaying artistic works and programming cultural experiences for public engagement, and d) promoting heritage skills.

## 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 Jan 2025 | £51 | £120 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 5.1 the objects of the charity are, to the extent that the same are exclusively charitable and for the public benefit, the advancement of education, culture and the built and natural heritage, and the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment, particularly by enabling:(a) The maintenance, restoration, repair and preservation of Castle Howard, and its associated historic structures and landscape as a place of natural beauty and rich biodiversity;(b) The provision of facilities and services to promote the study, appreciation and understanding of Castle Howard's built and natural environment, in their historical, cultural, architectural, social and ecological contexts;(c) The display and interpretation at Castle Howard of artistic works and artefacts, and the programming of cultural experiences for the purposes of public engagement; and(d) The promotion and support of heritage, craft and other skills and training essential for the above.

## What it funds

Castle Howard Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Castle Howard Foundation reported income of £51 and spending of £120.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Castle Howard 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 Castle Howard Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Castle Howard Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does Castle Howard Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Castle Howard Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Castle Howard 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 Jan 2025 was £120.

### How large is Castle Howard Foundation?

In its latest reported year Castle Howard Foundation reported income of £51 and spending of £120.


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