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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1117661
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The Coffer Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1117661. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “To provide funds for the development of education and sport or medical research, particularly cancer research.” Its charitable objects are: “A) to educate the public in the art of science of music, dancing and the performing arts;b) to educate the public in the fields of painting, drawing, illustration and visual arts;c) to educate and assist young persons through their work or leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £3,208.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£3,208
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £3,208 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,523 | £713 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £192k | £213k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £140k | £128k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £20k | £110k |
Charitable objects
A) to educate the public in the art of science of music, dancing and the performing arts;b) to educate the public in the fields of painting, drawing, illustration and visual arts;c) to educate and assist young persons through their work or leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities;d) to advance education by awarding or providing scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries or maintenance allowances to any school, university or other educational or charitable establishment approved by the trustees or to persons in need of financial assistance;e) to relieve poverty and ill-health in all their forms and the causes of such poverty and ill-health particularly but not exclusively for victims of terrorism and other forms of trauma;f) to protect and preserve health by providing financial assistance to medial research;g) to relieve homelessness;h) to further such other charitable purposes in israel as the trustees in their absolute discretion determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- Ruth and David Coffer Charitable Foundation
- Trustees
- 4
What The Coffer Foundation funds
The Coffer Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £455k in total.
How to apply to The Coffer Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Coffer 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 about The Coffer Foundation
Is The Coffer Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Coffer Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Coffer Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Coffer Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Coffer Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Coffer Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Coffer 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 Mar 2025 was £3,208. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £91k a year.
How large is The Coffer Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Coffer Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £3,208.
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