# Dartmoor Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214513 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214513)
- Company number: 15880357
- Latest income: £356k; spending £31k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: Dartmoor Futures (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dartmoor-foundation

Dartmoor Foundation (trading name Dartmoor Futures) will enable and help fund future-focused projects that bring together people, nature and place for the benefit of Dartmoor. These projects may include those related to environment, conservation, community, education, training, recreation and heritage.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £356k | £31k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 4.1 promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of Dartmoor national park, including but not limited to landscapes, habitat, wildlife and cultural heritage;4.2 promote the conservation and preservation of archaeological sites, monuments, architecture and historic buildings within Dartmoor national park;4.3 advance the education of the general public in:4.3.1 the physical and natural environment of Dartmoor national park and its importance, including the landscapes, habitat, wildlife and special qualities; and4.3.2 the history, built and natural heritage of Dartmoor national park and the artistic and cultural traditions of its communities;4.4 advance the physical and mental health of the general public, including but not exclusively by facilitating opportunities for access, recreational activities, physical exercise and through the provision of education and practical advice on the benefits of taking regular exercise within the natural environment on mental and physical health; and4.5 promote the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation and enjoyment of Dartmoor national park for members of the public at large, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of those people.

## What it funds

Dartmoor Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Dartmoor Foundation reported income of £356k and spending of £31k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dartmoor 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

### Is Dartmoor Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dartmoor Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Dartmoor Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

### Does Dartmoor Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dartmoor Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Dartmoor 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 2026 was £31k.

### How large is Dartmoor Foundation?

In its latest reported year Dartmoor Foundation reported income of £356k and spending of £31k.


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