# The David Cotterill Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1187922 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187922)
- Company number: 12117433
- Website: https://www.thedavidcotterillfoundation.com
- Latest income: £11.1k; spending £8,568
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/david-cotterill-foundation

To educate and inspire communities to speak up, support each other and take action. Demonstrated by regular community initiatives in a local gym, school or via Instagram campaigns, we collaborate with our Foundation's partners to educate and inspire communities to speak up, support each other and take action supporting our mission. With a vision whereby bright minds can overcome adversity

## 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 Jul 2021 | £11.1k | £8,568 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The charity's objects (objects) are for the benefit of the public generally, both in the United Kingdom and overseas to promote any purpose which is exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:1.1 to promote and protect mental health and mental wellbeing, including (but not restricted to) by:1.1.1 the provision of support, assistance and information to people affected, whether directly or indirectly, by mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress; and1.1.2 raising awareness of others in the community to identify where persons are suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress.1.2 to relieve the suffering of persons affected by mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress.

## What it funds

The David Cotterill Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The David Cotterill Foundation reported income of £11.1k and spending of £8,568.

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 Cotterill Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thedavidcotterillfoundation.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 Cotterill Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The David Cotterill 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 Cotterill Foundation fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The David Cotterill 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 Jul 2021 was £8,568.

### How large is The David Cotterill Foundation?

In its latest reported year The David Cotterill Foundation reported income of £11.1k and spending of £8,568.


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