The Crosslane Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1179854
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The Crosslane Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1179854. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Malawi. The register describes its activities as: “A Manchester-based charity raising funds to help expand the educational horizons of disadvantaged local children and support them through the whole education process, unlocking talent and enabling them to fulfil their potential. Driven by the firm view that equality of opportunity starts with education. We are…” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the advancement of primary, secondary and tertiary education and learning among young people within the UK and abroad by:1 supporting initiatives that improve academic facilities at existing or proposed educational establishments also enabling them to attract the widest range of potential students.2…” In the year to 27 Feb 2021 it reported income of £21.2k and spending of £21.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.2k
Latest spending
£21.2k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2021 | £21.2k | £21.2k |
Charitable objects
To promote the advancement of primary, secondary and tertiary education and learning among young people within the UK and abroad by:1 supporting initiatives that improve academic facilities at existing or proposed educational establishments also enabling them to attract the widest range of potential students.2 supporting and increasing financial resources available for teaching.3 supporting awareness and outreach initiatives to individuals (or groups of individuals) about the importance of a form or place of education.4 providing grants and/or bursaries to assist or enable individual students to take up offers of places to attend secondary or tertiary educational establishments.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Malawi
- Trustees
- 4
What The Crosslane Foundation funds
The Crosslane Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
How to apply to The Crosslane Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Crosslane Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (crosslanefoundation.org) 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 Crosslane Foundation
Is The Crosslane Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Crosslane Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Crosslane Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Malawi.
Does The Crosslane Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Crosslane Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Crosslane Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Crosslane Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 27 Feb 2021 was £21.2k.
How large is The Crosslane Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Crosslane Foundation reported income of £21.2k and spending of £21.2k.
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