UK funding workspaceFab Foundation UK grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1165181
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Fab Foundation UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1165181. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and Andorra and 35 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Fab Foundation UK exists to inform, advise, support and help raise donations for supplementary/replacementequipment for new and existing FabLabs in the UK. The Foundation provides training opportunities and supportto groups, individuals and organisations wishing to set up their own FabLab. Although centered in the…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education and training in the fields of digital fabrication and its applications in particular by establishng and supporting the establishment of digital fabrication laboratories (fab labs) in the UK and elsewhere.fab labs are organisations…” In the year to 6 Apr 2022 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
Verified 1 day ago0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityArts / culture / heritage / scienceEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 6 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education and training in the fields of digital fabrication and its applications in particular by establishng and supporting the establishment of digital fabrication laboratories (fab labs) in the UK and elsewhere.fab labs are organisations providing access to digital fabrication tools as set out in the fab lab charter.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo
- Trustees
- 2
What Fab Foundation UK funds
Fab Foundation UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 2 reported years, to 6 Apr 2022, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to Fab Foundation UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Fab Foundation UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (fabfoundationuk.org) 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 Fab Foundation UK
Is Fab Foundation UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Fab Foundation UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Fab Foundation UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and Andorra and 35 more areas.
Does Fab Foundation UK give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Fab Foundation UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Fab Foundation UK give each year?
The register does not break out Fab Foundation UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 6 Apr 2022 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is Fab Foundation UK?
In its latest reported year Fab Foundation UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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