# The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 525585 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/525585)
- Latest income: £6,681; spending £3,000
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Gwynedd
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/foundation-of-griffith-owen-525585

sponsoring local children's religous development

## 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 | £6,681 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,442 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,782 | £2,333 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £980 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £4,852 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For Catechising scholars in the fundamentals of Christian religion.

## What it funds

The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) reported income of £6,681 and spending of £3,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £7,533 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gwynedd.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) 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 The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gwynedd.

### Does The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) give each year?

The register does not break out The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch)'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 £3,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,507 a year.

### How large is The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch)?

In its latest reported year The Foundation of Griffith Owen (The Catechising Branch) reported income of £6,681 and spending of £3,000.


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