# Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211344 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211344)
- Website: http://femh.foundation
- Latest income: £2,462; spending £1,539
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Norway, United States
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/foundation-for-evolution-and-mental-health

We advance the education of the public in general (particularly amongst scientists and clinicians) in the field of evolutionary psychiatry and related subjects. We will promote, encourage and support research for the public benefit in all aspects of evolutionary psychiatry including empirical and theoretical work, and disseminate the useful results of such 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 | £2,462 | £1,539 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO areto advance the education of the public in general (particularly amongst scientists and clinicians) in the field of evolutionary psychiatry and related subjects and to promote, encourage and support research for the public benefit in all aspects of evolutionary psychiatry including empirical and theoretical work and to disseminate the useful results of such research.

## What it funds

Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health reported income of £2,462 and spending of £1,539.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Norway and United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (femh.foundation) 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 Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Norway and United States.

### Does Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health give each year?

The register does not break out Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health'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 £1,539.

### How large is Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health?

In its latest reported year Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health reported income of £2,462 and spending of £1,539.


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