# The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206592 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206592)
- Website: https://www.candppatel.foundation/
- Latest income: £10k; spending £8,533
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charles-and-pratima-patel-foundation

General grant making to individuals and organisations in the UK and overseas

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £10k | £8,533 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO (objects) are, for the benefit of the public, to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the charity trustees see fit from time to time through the provision of grants.

## What it funds

The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation reported income of £10k and spending of £8,533.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (candppatel.foundation) 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 The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £8,533.

### How large is The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Charles & Pratima Patel Foundation reported income of £10k and spending of £8,533.


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