# From Acorns to Oaks

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213169 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213169)
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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/from-acorns-to-oaks

Charities & Organisations who focus on the provision of activities for children/young people who would potentially struggle in the state system

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

From Acorns to Oaks is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from From Acorns to Oaks in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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.

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