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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1159546
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Esk Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1159546. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City. The register describes its activities as: “No funding activities carried out in the past year.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance in life and help young people in particular but not exclusively those who are disadvantaged by disability, social or economic circumstances by the making of grants to provide support and activities that develop their skills and capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of…” In the year to 1 Apr 2026 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | £0 | £0 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £5,855 | £6,652 |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £4,860 | £6,653 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £0 | £1,000 |
Charitable objects
To advance in life and help young people in particular but not exclusively those who are disadvantaged by disability, social or economic circumstances by the making of grants to provide support and activities that develop their skills and capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Where it operates
Birmingham City
- Trustees
- 3
What Esk Foundation funds
Esk Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and recreation for children / young people; 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 1 Apr 2026, it spent £14.3k in total.
How to apply to Esk Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Esk Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (eskfoundation.co.uk) 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 Esk Foundation
Is Esk Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Esk Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Esk Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.
Does Esk Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Esk Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Esk Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Esk Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,861 a year.
How large is Esk Foundation?
In its latest reported year Esk Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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