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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1188321
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Friends of Velocity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1188321. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-tees. The register describes its activities as: “General Charitable Purposes within the amateur sports of Gymnastics and Trampolining in the Stockton-on-Tees area.” Its charitable objects are: “The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit, in particular by the provision of grants, facilities and assistance for the sport of gymnastics and trampolining.” In the year to 31 Jan 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £1,000.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£1,000
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | £0 | £1,000 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £1,675 | £1,000 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £3,548 | £3,548 |
Charitable objects
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit, in particular by the provision of grants, facilities and assistance for the sport of gymnastics and trampolining.
Where it operates
Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-tees
- Trustees
- 5
What Friends of Velocity funds
Friends of Velocity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2025, it spent £5,548 in total.
How to apply to Friends of Velocity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Velocity in its sources (last checked 5 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 about Friends of Velocity
Is Friends of Velocity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Velocity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Velocity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-tees.
Does Friends of Velocity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Velocity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of Velocity give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Velocity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2025 was £1,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,110 a year.
How large is Friends of Velocity?
In its latest reported year Friends of Velocity reported income of £0 and spending of £1,000.
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