The Kearns Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1174340
The Kearns Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1174340. The register describes its activities as: “Established to make a positive contribution to personal development for community benefit through: a small grants programme (Max 250.00) supporting young people, community volunteers and groups, a programme of training and support for voluntary organisations and new groups and the management of a residential activity…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £5,175 and spending of £6,334.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Kearns Foundation funds
The Kearns Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, economic / community development / employment and recreation 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 buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Kearns Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kearns Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (kearnsfoundation.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 Kearns Foundation
Is The Kearns Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Kearns Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Kearns Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Kearns Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Kearns Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Kearns Foundation reported income of £5,175 and spending of £6,334.
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