# The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1112297 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1112297)
- Company number: 05556345
- Latest income: £15.2k; spending £12.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, New Zealand
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-victoria-university-of-wellington

Fundraising From UK Alumni and Supporters

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £15.2k | £12.2k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £114k | £119k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £11.2k | £10k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £15.5k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £10.8k | £20.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are the advancement of education primarily at the Victoria University of Wellington, in new Zealand and by the provision of funds towards bursaries, scholarships, research grants, building projects, endowing academic posts and such other income or capital expenses as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine ("the objects".

## What it funds

The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington reported income of £15.2k and spending of £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £173k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and New Zealand.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington 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

### Is The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington 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 Victoria University of Wellington fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and New Zealand.

### Does The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £34.5k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Victoria University of Wellington reported income of £15.2k and spending of £12.2k.


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