# The Guild Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1159335 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159335)
- Website: https://www.theguildfoundation.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/guild-foundation

promoting arts and entertainment to the people of Preston , supporting those who find it difficult to access the arts and helping start ups and students

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Guild Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year The Guild Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Guild Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (theguildfoundation.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

### Is The Guild Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Guild Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Guild Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Guild Foundation?

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


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