# Cause Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195836 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195836)
- Website: https://www.cause-foundation.org.uk
- Latest income: £67k; spending £54.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cause-foundation

We provide hampers to families and individuals in need. Our benefactors are typically nominated by Social Workers, Schools or other charities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Cause Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Cause Foundation reported income of £67k and spending of £54.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cause Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (cause-foundation.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 Cause Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does Cause Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Cause Foundation?

In its latest reported year Cause Foundation reported income of £67k and spending of £54.3k.


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