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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1048640
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Cook Foundation UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1048640. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The support of such charity or charities or for such charitable purpose or purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.” Its charitable objects are: “General charitable objects.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £14.2k and spending of £250.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£14.2k
Latest spending
£250
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £14.2k | £250 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £13.6k | £3,840 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £109k | £62.2k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £56.4k | £4,011 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,600 | £4,626 |
Charitable objects
General charitable objects
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Formerly
- The Enterprise Foundation; Enterprise UK Trust; Cook Foundation
- Trustees
- 3
What Cook Foundation UK funds
Cook Foundation UK is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £75k in total.
How to apply to Cook Foundation UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cook Foundation UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cookfoundation.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 about Cook Foundation UK
Is Cook Foundation UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cook Foundation UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Cook Foundation UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Cook Foundation UK give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Cook Foundation UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Cook Foundation UK give each year?
The register does not break out Cook Foundation UK'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 £250. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15k a year.
How large is Cook Foundation UK?
In its latest reported year Cook Foundation UK reported income of £14.2k and spending of £250.
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