# The Culverwell Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184742 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184742)
- Latest income: £10.8k; spending £8,070
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/culverwell-foundation

General Charitable Purposes

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | £10.8k | £8,070 | not filed |
| 23 Jul 2024 | £11k | £12k | not filed |
| 23 Jul 2023 | £8,417 | £9,170 | not filed |
| 23 Jul 2022 | £1,540 | £17.9k | not filed |
| 23 Jul 2021 | £105k | £4,470 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of such charities or such exclusively charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in any part of the world (objects) as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## What it funds

The Culverwell Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Culverwell Foundation reported income of £10.8k and spending of £8,070. Over its last 5 reported years, to 23 Jul 2025, it spent £51.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Culverwell Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is The Culverwell Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Culverwell Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Culverwell Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Culverwell Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Culverwell Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Culverwell Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Culverwell Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 23 Jul 2025 was £8,070. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.3k a year.

### How large is The Culverwell Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Culverwell Foundation reported income of £10.8k and spending of £8,070.


## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)