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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1163404
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The Ella Bear Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1163404. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “To relieve needs of young disabled people through providing or assisting in the provision of equipment and recreational items designed to improve their conditions of life To help young disabled people, especially but not exclusively through providing equipment or providing services that will aid in improving their…” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve needs of young disabled people through providing or assisting in the provision of equipment and recreational items designed to improve their conditions of life. To help young disabled people, especially but not exclusively through providing equipment or services that will aid in improving their quality of…” In the year to 30 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £132.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£132
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | £0 | £132 |
| 30 Mar 2024 | £37 | £179 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | £58 | £436 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | £31 | £485 |
| 30 Mar 2021 | £518 | £487 |
Charitable objects
To relieve needs of young disabled people through providing or assisting in the provision of equipment and recreational items designed to improve their conditions of life. To help young disabled people, especially but not exclusively through providing equipment or services that will aid in improving their quality of life and ease of everyday living. To relieve sickness and preserve the health of patients of gloucester Royal hospital children's centre by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services (not normally provided by the statutory authorities) (ancillary to those provided by the doctors).
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Trustees
- 3
What The Ella Bear Fund funds
The Ella Bear Fund is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Mar 2025, it spent £1,719 in total.
How to apply to The Ella Bear Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ella Bear Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theellabearfund.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 about The Ella Bear Fund
Is The Ella Bear Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ella Bear Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Ella Bear Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does The Ella Bear Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Ella Bear Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Ella Bear Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Ella Bear Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Mar 2025 was £132. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £344 a year.
How large is The Ella Bear Fund?
In its latest reported year The Ella Bear Fund reported income of £0 and spending of £132.
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