# The Frank Pearson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278884 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278884)
- Latest income: £22.6k; spending £8,904
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bradford City, Kirklees, Leeds City, North Yorkshire, Kensington and Chelsea
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/frank-pearson-foundation

Makes grants for general charitable purposes

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £22.6k | £8,904 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £26.7k | £7,498 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £19.4k | £9,642 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £16.7k | £36k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £19.4k | £32.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall out of the income of the trust fund pay or apply the same to or for the benefit of such charitable institution or institutions purposes or purposes as the trustees with the consent of the patron shall from time to time think fit with such consent as aforesaid to apply the whole or any part of or parts of such income in or towards the establishment of any charitable institutions or organisations.

## What it funds

The Frank Pearson Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Frank Pearson Foundation reported income of £22.6k and spending of £8,904. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £94.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Kirklees, Leeds City, North Yorkshire and Kensington and Chelsea.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Frank Pearson 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 The Frank Pearson Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Frank Pearson Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Kirklees, Leeds City, North Yorkshire and Kensington and Chelsea.

### Does The Frank Pearson Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Frank Pearson Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Frank Pearson Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Frank Pearson Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £8,904. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.9k a year.

### How large is The Frank Pearson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Frank Pearson Foundation reported income of £22.6k and spending of £8,904.


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