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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1194988
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The Douai Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1194988. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas and Belgium and 33 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Giving grants to Benedictine institutions and individuals in furtherance of our objectives.” Its charitable objects are: “The promotion of and funding of education at home and abroad with special emphasis on benedictine teaching and values and for or towards such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £18.1k and spending of £21.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£18.1k
Latest spending
£21.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.1k | £21.4k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £23.3k | £18.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19.6k | £65.4k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £11.2k | £28.2k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £59.5k | £51.5k |
Charitable objects
The promotion of and funding of education at home and abroad with special emphasis on benedictine teaching and values and for or towards such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Kenya, Kiribati, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Poland, Ukraine, South Korea, Vatican City, Argentina
- Trustees
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What The Douai Foundation funds
The Douai Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities 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 advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £185k in total.
How to apply to The Douai Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Douai Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (douaifoundation.org) 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 about The Douai Foundation
Is The Douai Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Douai Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Douai Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas and Belgium and 33 more areas.
Does The Douai Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Douai Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Douai Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Douai 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 Dec 2025 was £21.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £37.1k a year.
How large is The Douai Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Douai Foundation reported income of £18.1k and spending of £21.4k.
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