UK grants and fundersThe Friends of the University of Reading grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1173347
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The Friends of the University of Reading is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1173347. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “We support the work of the University of Reading by providing voluntary help, grants for specific projects and help with outreach by arranging or participating in events informing the public of the University's work.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO arethe advancement of education for the public benefit in supporting the work of the University of Reading by assisting it with its aims of teaching, learning and research through the provision of:-?human resources, in particular but not exclusively by providing volunteers;- finance, in…” In the year to 24 Mar 2025 it reported income of £10.4k and spending of £8,048.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.4k
Latest spending
£8,048
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | £10.4k | £8,048 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | £5,914 | £8,073 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | £7,497 | £8,654 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | £8,367 | £15.2k |
| 24 Mar 2021 | £12.1k | £5,465 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO arethe advancement of education for the public benefit in supporting the work of the University of Reading by assisting it with its aims of teaching, learning and research through the provision of:-?human resources, in particular but not exclusively by providing volunteers;- finance, in particular through the provision of grants for specific projects to the University and organisations associated with it that share these aims;- outreach, in particular but not exclusively by arranging or participating in events informing the public of the University and its work.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
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What The Friends of the University of Reading funds
The Friends of the University of Reading is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 24 Mar 2025, it spent £45.4k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of the University of Reading
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the University of Reading in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (reading.ac.uk) 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 about The Friends of the University of Reading
Is The Friends of the University of Reading open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of the University of Reading is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Friends of the University of Reading fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Friends of the University of Reading give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the University of Reading makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of the University of Reading give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of the University of Reading's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 24 Mar 2025 was £8,048. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,088 a year.
How large is The Friends of the University of Reading?
In its latest reported year The Friends of the University of Reading reported income of £10.4k and spending of £8,048.
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