# The Foundation of Saint François

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1165715 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165715)
- Latest income: £73.7k; spending £98.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/foundation-of-saint-francois

The Charity was established in 2014 with the charitable object of the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith throughout the world

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Foundation of Saint François is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Foundation of Saint François reported income of £73.7k and spending of £98.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Foundation of Saint François in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Saint François open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Foundation of Saint François is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Foundation of Saint François give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Foundation of Saint François makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Foundation of Saint François?

In its latest reported year The Foundation of Saint François reported income of £73.7k and spending of £98.5k.


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