# The George Cox Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1168162 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168162)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bolton, Manchester City, Liverpool City, Cheshire East, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/george-cox-foundation

Donations are made for general charitable purposes with a focus on causes benefiting children, young people, the elderly and people with disabilities. Grants are made to individuals and other organisations.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2022 | £500 | £500 | not filed |
| 30 Oct 2021 | £500 | £500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The funds of the charity are to be held for general charitable purposes for Bolton and the North West of England as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide

## What it funds

The George Cox Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The George Cox Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Oct 2025, it spent £1,000 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Manchester City, Liverpool City, Cheshire East and Lancashire and 2 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The George Cox Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 George Cox Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The George Cox Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The George Cox Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Manchester City, Liverpool City, Cheshire East and Lancashire and 2 more areas.

### Does The George Cox Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The George Cox Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The George Cox Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The George Cox Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Oct 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £200 a year.

### How large is The George Cox Foundation?

In its latest reported year The George Cox Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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