# Kerry Key Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1152638 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1152638)
- Latest income: £3,841; spending £4,678
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kingston Upon Hull City, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kerry-key-foundation

Our aim was to build on the charitable work carried out the by the late Kerry Key, through fundraising and sponsorship. Over the past year we have held various events. These events have raised awareness of disease and health conditions affecting people suffering with cancer and other illnesses.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £3,841 | £4,678 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £42.3k | £47.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £13.8k | £25.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £38.2k | £16.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,075 | £6,312 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief and prevention of sickness and suffering, and the promotion of health.

## What it funds

Kerry Key Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Kerry Key Foundation reported income of £3,841 and spending of £4,678. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £100k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Kerry Key Foundation 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

### Is Kerry Key Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Kerry Key Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kingston Upon Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire.

### Does Kerry Key Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Kerry Key Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Kerry Key Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Kerry Key Foundation'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 £4,678. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20k a year.

### How large is Kerry Key Foundation?

In its latest reported year Kerry Key Foundation reported income of £3,841 and spending of £4,678.


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