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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1070887
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John and Irene Foster Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1070887. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “Awarding grants particularly to young people involved in the performing arts and sport.” Its charitable objects are: “1. To relieve in cases of need hardship or distress persons who are resident in the area of benefit. 2. To further education (including social musical and physical training) of inhabitants in the area of benefit. 3. For any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants in the area of benefit as the…” In the year to 5 Apr 2026 it reported income of £20.4k and spending of £22.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.4k
Latest spending
£22.6k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £20.4k | £22.6k |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £18.9k | £19.9k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £17.6k | £15.7k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £18.3k | £21.3k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £18.6k | £20.3k |
Charitable objects
1. To relieve in cases of need hardship or distress persons who are resident in the area of benefit. 2. To further education (including social musical and physical training) of inhabitants in the area of benefit. 3. For any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants in the area of benefit as the trustees shall think fit.
Where it operates
East Sussex
- Trustees
- 4
What John and Irene Foster Charity funds
John and Irene Foster Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £99.9k in total.
How to apply to John and Irene Foster Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from John and Irene Foster Charity 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 John and Irene Foster Charity
Is John and Irene Foster Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from John and Irene Foster Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does John and Irene Foster Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.
Does John and Irene Foster Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that John and Irene Foster Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does John and Irene Foster Charity give each year?
The register does not break out John and Irene Foster Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £22.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20k a year.
How large is John and Irene Foster Charity?
In its latest reported year John and Irene Foster Charity reported income of £20.4k and spending of £22.6k.
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