# The David Brown Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199093 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199093)
- Website: https://www.thedavidbrownfoundation.com/
- Latest income: £12k; spending £9,904
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/david-brown-foundation

We collaborate with carefully selected charity partners and create our own impactful events to create long-lasting, systemic change that will Deliver Brighter Futures to young people across Yorkshire.Through our projects, we support young people to build confidence and resilience, essential skills and knowledge, aspiration and be inspired to thrive in education.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £12k | £9,904 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £11.1k | £9,233 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £22.4k | £2,410 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the public benefit, particularly but not exclusively in yorkshire, by providing grants, resources and materials to children and young people in need of educational support.

## What it funds

The David Brown Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The David Brown Foundation reported income of £12k and spending of £9,904. Over its last 3 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £21.5k 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 David Brown Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thedavidbrownfoundation.com) 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

### Is The David Brown Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The David Brown Foundation fund?

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

### Does The David Brown Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The David Brown Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The David Brown Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £9,904. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £7,182 a year.

### How large is The David Brown Foundation?

In its latest reported year The David Brown Foundation reported income of £12k and spending of £9,904.


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