# The Fred Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1122197 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1122197)
- Website: https://www.thefredfoundation.org
- Latest income: £20.3k; spending £28.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/fred-foundation

The funding of specialist education for children with autismFormed in April 2007, The Fred Foundation is built on the principle of allowing children with autism to reach their potential through individual specialised education programmes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Fred Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Fred Foundation reported income of £20.3k and spending of £28.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Fred Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (thefredfoundation.org) 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 The Fred Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Does The Fred Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Fred Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Fred Foundation reported income of £20.3k and spending of £28.9k.


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