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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1142366
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The Karis May Darling Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1142366. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Essex and Southend-on-sea. The register describes its activities as: “Advancement of Performing arts and sport, along with well being for children and young adults. Grants are awarded to children who do not have privilege and also bursary support for long term training or education. Working with youth workers to provide an after school club facility for children and teenagers, the…” Its charitable objects are: “A) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests ofsocial welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation ofindividuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth,or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £17.8k and spending of £18.4k.
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Latest income
£17.8k
Latest spending
£18.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportRecreation
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £17.8k | £18.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £68.6k | £58.6k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £63.4k | £61k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £59.4k | £32.3k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £14.6k | £25.6k |
Charitable objects
A) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests ofsocial welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation ofindividuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth,or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life and b) to advance the education of children and youths in the arts culture, heritage and science.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Essex, Southend-on-sea
- Trustees
- 3
What The Karis May Darling Foundation funds
The Karis May Darling Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £196k in total.
How to apply to The Karis May Darling Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Karis May Darling Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (karismaydarlingfoundation.co.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 Karis May Darling Foundation
Is The Karis May Darling Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Karis May Darling Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Karis May Darling Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Essex and Southend-on-sea.
Does The Karis May Darling Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Karis May Darling Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Karis May Darling Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Karis May Darling 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 Mar 2025 was £18.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £39.2k a year.
How large is The Karis May Darling Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Karis May Darling Foundation reported income of £17.8k and spending of £18.4k.
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