# Isle of Wight Sports Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213282 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213282)
- Website: https://iowsports.org/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/isle-of-wight-sports-foundation

The aim of IWSF is to promote the participation of people in amateur sport on the Isle of Wight for the public benefit by making grants to charities and other organisations facilitating participation in amateur sport. The IWSF offer grants of up to £2000 to clubs and individuals for things such as to clubs and individuals for things such as coaching and training, new equipment and facilities.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Our charitable object is to promote the participation of people in healthy recreation on the Isle of Wight for the public benefit by:1. Making grants to charities and other organisations facilitating participation in amateur sport2. Providing or facilitating advice, support and training to amateur Sports clubs and participants.

## What it funds

Isle of Wight Sports Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Isle of Wight Sports Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Isle of Wight Sports Foundation in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (iowsports.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 Isle of Wight Sports Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Isle of Wight Sports Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Isle of Wight Sports Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does Isle of Wight Sports Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Isle of Wight Sports Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Isle of Wight Sports Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Isle of Wight Sports 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 £0.

### How large is Isle of Wight Sports Foundation?

In its latest reported year Isle of Wight Sports Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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