# Fortius Research and Education Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172103 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172103)
- Company number: 10482956
- Latest income: £0; spending £180
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fortius-research-and-education-foundation

We aim to improve the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic and related musculoskeletal disorders, from acute soft tissue sporting injuries to long-term conditions, such as arthritis, chronic pain and fatigue syndromes.The Foundation does this through supporting education and research into medical conditions, treatments and surgery, as well as dissemination of the results of this research.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £0 | £180 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,416 | £20.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £46 | £181 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,040 | £20.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.6k | £23.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Objectsthe objects of the charity are:1. To advance education and Research in medical conditions, treatments and surgery including in particular but not exclusively, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions and associated or related disorders, which includes but is not limited to arthritis, rheumatology, sports injuries, chronic pain and fatigue syndromes, and to disseminate the results of any such Research.2. To preserve, protect and promote the health of individuals, including in particular (but not limited to) those experiencing orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions and associated or related disorders as set out in point 1 above.

## What it funds

Fortius Research and Education Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Fortius Research and Education Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £180. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £64.8k 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 Fortius Research and Education Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 Fortius Research and Education Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Fortius Research and Education Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Fortius Research and Education Foundation fund?

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

### Does Fortius Research and Education Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Fortius Research and Education Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Fortius Research and Education Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Fortius Research and Education 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 Dec 2025 was £180. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13k a year.

### How large is Fortius Research and Education Foundation?

In its latest reported year Fortius Research and Education Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £180.


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