# The Darwin

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190692)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Australia, France, Ecuador, Malaysia, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/darwin

The charity's key focus is on contributing to the global development of 'intelligent sustainability' through the promotion and development of education, research and associated activities concerning natural sciences. It combines its own initiatives with financial support for charitable projects led by other organisations that satisfy its published criteria.

## 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 May 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 May 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. For the public benefit, to advance education by encouraging, fostering and supporting the active engagement of young people in the enjoyment and study of zoology, botany and geology in relation to the management of natural resources in any location.2. For the public benefit, to contribute to the development of public understanding, mainly but not exclusively among young people, concerning the application of zoological, botanical and geological knowledge in the management of natural resources in any location.3. For the public benefit, to advance education by fostering and supporting the informal and formal study of zoology, botany and geology through the use of appropriate technologies and the supply without charge of information, education and research services and grants directed in particular but not exclusively towards for young people.

## What it funds

The Darwin 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, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Darwin reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, France, Ecuador and Malaysia and 6 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Darwin 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 The Darwin open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Darwin fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, France, Ecuador and Malaysia and 6 more areas.

### Does The Darwin give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Darwin makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Darwin give each year?

The register does not break out The Darwin's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Darwin?

In its latest reported year The Darwin reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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