# Irene Vera Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212611 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212611)
- Website: https://Ireneverafoundation.com
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Zimbabwe
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/irene-vera-foundation

Irene Vera Foundation supports children and young people facing educational and social disadvantage, with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusion. We provide educational resources, digital access, skills development and practical support through community projects, partnerships and fundraising in the UK and Zimbabwe.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education among young people who are either socially and economically disadvantaged, have neurological differences such as autism, adhd, or dyslexia, or physical disabilities in Zimbabwe and the u.k., in particular but not exclusively by:• providing resources, support, and opportunities.• promoting the creation of inclusive learning environments for neurodiversity children and those with disabilities.• providing educational grants, materials, and support to young people in financial need

## What it funds

Irene Vera Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Irene Vera Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Zimbabwe.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Irene Vera Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ireneverafoundation.com) 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 Irene Vera Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Irene Vera Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Zimbabwe.

### Does Irene Vera Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Irene Vera Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Irene Vera 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 Oct 2025 was £0.

### How large is Irene Vera Foundation?

In its latest reported year Irene Vera Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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