# Esk Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159546 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159546)
- Website: https://www.eskfoundation.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Birmingham City
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/esk-foundation

No funding activities carried out in the past year

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £5,855 | £6,652 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £4,860 | £6,653 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £0 | £1,000 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Esk Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Apr 2026, it spent £14.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

## How to apply

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

### 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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