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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1085455
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Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1085455. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “T0 MAKE AWARDS.” Its charitable objects are: “(1) To advance for the benefit of the public principles of good citizenship in the 22-35 year age group (2) To advance for the benefit of the public research into optometric sciences into methods of benefiting young people with specific learning difficulties associated with visual factors and to advance clinical…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,692 and spending of £60.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,692
Latest spending
£60
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,692 | £60 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,688 | £1,710 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £804 | £60 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £167 | £1,581 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £24 | £96 |
Charitable objects
(1) To advance for the benefit of the public principles of good citizenship in the 22-35 year age group (2) To advance for the benefit of the public research into optometric sciences into methods of benefiting young people with specific learning difficulties associated with visual factors and to advance clinical excellence in providing eye care for young people with special learning difficulties.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 6
What Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation funds
Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,507 in total.
How to apply to Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Giles Van Colle Memorial 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 about Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation
Is Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation'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 £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £701 a year.
How large is Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation?
In its latest reported year Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation reported income of £1,692 and spending of £60.
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