# Edstart Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1156961 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1156961)
- Latest income: £0; spending £60
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Trafford, Warrington
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/edstart-foundation

To raise self-esteem, knowledge and experience through the power of education also to provide sports to excel growth, encourage participation and social interaction.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £0 | £60 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £188 | £110 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £30k | £32.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £53.2k | £57.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £50.4k | £52.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To act as a resource for children and young people living in Salford city,Manchester city and surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical,educational and other activities as a means of:·advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills,capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent,mature and responsible individuals;·advancing education;·relieving unemployment;·providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth,age,infirmity or disability,poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons

## What it funds

Edstart Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Edstart Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £143k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Edstart Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 4 more areas.

### Does Edstart Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Edstart Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Edstart 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 Mar 2026 was £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £28.7k a year.

### How large is Edstart Foundation?

In its latest reported year Edstart Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £60.


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