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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1136034
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The Imperial War Museum Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1136034. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of the Foundation are the advancement ofthe education of the public in the nature, preception, history and impact of modern war and people's experince of war; and- the arts, culture, and heritage related to war and war-time experience.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity are the advancement of: (a) The education of the public in the nature, perception, history and impact of modern war and peoples' experience of war; and (b) The arts, culture and heritage related to war and war-time experience, in particular by promoting or supporting such of the charitable…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £202 and spending of £911.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£202
Latest spending
£911
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £202 | £911 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £37.5k | £5,888 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £644 | £420 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £16.3k | £36.8k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £20.2k | £10.2k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are the advancement of: (a) The education of the public in the nature, perception, history and impact of modern war and peoples' experience of war; and (b) The arts, culture and heritage related to war and war-time experience, in particular by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objectives of the trustees of the Imperial war Museum as the trustees of the charity determine from time to time ("the objects").
Where it operates
Throughout London
- Trustees
- 2
What The Imperial War Museum Foundation funds
The Imperial War Museum Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £54.3k in total.
How to apply to The Imperial War Museum Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Imperial War Museum Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (iwm.org.uk) 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 The Imperial War Museum Foundation
Is The Imperial War Museum Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Imperial War Museum Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Imperial War Museum Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.
Does The Imperial War Museum Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Imperial War Museum Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Imperial War Museum Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Imperial War Museum 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 £911. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.9k a year.
How large is The Imperial War Museum Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Imperial War Museum Foundation reported income of £202 and spending of £911.
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