UK funding workspaceThe Child Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1159071
The Child Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1159071. The register describes its activities as: “The Foundations objects are to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of children with disabilities and / or special or specific care needs and / or terminal illness and their families, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £542.
Verified 20 days ago513 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£542
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
What The Child Foundation funds
The Child Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Child Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Child Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thechildfoundation.com) 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 Child Foundation
Is The Child Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Child Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Child Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Child Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Child Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Child Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £542.
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