# Dot Mainwaring Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1137297 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137297)
- Latest income: £0; spending £70
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bradford City
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dot-mainwaring-foundation

The objective of the Trust is the advancement of education in sport of children and young people. The Trust works primarily, but not exclusively, with primary age children in the area covered by the former Aire Valley Sports Partnership. Key sports are hockey, netball, squash, badminton, tennis and mountaineering.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £0 | £70 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £490 | £70 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,920 | £1,060 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,390 | £2,894 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £6,363 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> "the advancement of education in sport of children and young people (in particular but not exclusively those of primary school age) in Bradford and the surrounding area, with the aim of:(1) Developing their skills, capacities and capabilities so as to enable them toparticipate in society as independent, mature and responsible citizens; and(2) Encouraging interest in sport and promoting good health"

## What it funds

Dot Mainwaring Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dot Mainwaring Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £70. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £4,094 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dot Mainwaring 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 Dot Mainwaring Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dot Mainwaring Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

### Does Dot Mainwaring Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dot Mainwaring Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Dot Mainwaring Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £70. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £819 a year.

### How large is Dot Mainwaring Foundation?

In its latest reported year Dot Mainwaring Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £70.


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