# The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201223 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201223)
- Latest income: £0; spending £462
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/elisabeth-henderson-foundation

Advance education, including by (but not limited to) awarding scholarships, maintenanceallowances, grants or other support for educational activity.

## 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 2025 | £0 | £462 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,000 | £300 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit:3.1 to advance education, including by (but not limited to) awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances, grants or other support for educational activity; and 3.2 any other purposes which are exclusively charitable under the law of England and Wales.

## What it funds

The Elisabeth Henderson 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, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £462. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £762 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 Elisabeth Henderson Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Elisabeth Henderson 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 2025 was £462. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £381 a year.

### How large is The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Elisabeth Henderson Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £462.


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