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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1198599
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Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1198599. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MARITIME EXPLORATION INCLUDING THE STUDY OF ARCHIVES, DATA AND LITERATURE AND TO DISSEMINATE TO THE PUBLIC THE FINDINGS OF SUCH RESEARCH.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the public by promoting Research into the archaeology of pre columbian maritime exploration including the study of archives, data and literature and to disseminate to the public the findings of such Research.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £10.1k and spending of £15.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.1k
Latest spending
£15.6k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £10.1k | £15.6k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.4k | £667 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,000 | £0 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the public by promoting Research into the archaeology of pre columbian maritime exploration including the study of archives, data and literature and to disseminate to the public the findings of such Research.
Where it operates
Throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Trustees
- 3
What Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK funds
Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.2k in total.
How to apply to Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gavinmenziesresearchfoundation.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 about Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK
Is Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Does Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK give each year?
The register does not break out Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £15.6k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £4,055 a year.
How large is Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK?
In its latest reported year Gavin Menzies Research Foundation UK reported income of £10.1k and spending of £15.6k.
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