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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 801239
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77 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
Little Ones is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 801239. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Little Ones principal activity is to support research into and the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Sydrome (SIDS).” Its charitable objects are: “The provision of funds and equipment in connecton with research into and the treatment of diseases and illnesses affecting children and the monitoring of children in relation to such diseases and illnesses and in particular (but without prejiduce to the generality hereof) in relation to cot deaths (sudden death…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £444 and spending of £60.
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Little Ones has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
- OpenInvite only: Precision prevention: biological mechanisms of response variationMedical Research Council (MRC)Amount not specified · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · 1d left
- OpenGreen Health & Wellbeing ProgrammeCommunity Foundation for SurreyAmount not specified · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · 5d left
- OpenOrthopaedic Research UK funded Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship 2027Daphne Jackson TrustAmount not specified · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · 5d left
- OpenUKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration AwardsMedical Research Council (MRC)£50k – £300k · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · 7d left
- OpenHow we help and applying for a grantThe Victoria FoundationAmount not specified · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · 7d left
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£444
Latest spending
£60
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £444 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £396 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £90 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £112 | £15 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £211 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The provision of funds and equipment in connecton with research into and the treatment of diseases and illnesses affecting children and the monitoring of children in relation to such diseases and illnesses and in particular (but without prejiduce to the generality hereof) in relation to cot deaths (sudden death infants syndrome) and also including any other charity or charities or charitable purpose or purposes the principal objects of which are concerned with illnesses to which children are subject.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 4
What Little Ones funds
Little Ones is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £195 in total.
How to apply to Little Ones
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Little Ones 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 Little Ones
Is Little Ones open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Little Ones is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Little Ones fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Little Ones give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Little Ones makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Little Ones give each year?
The register does not break out Little Ones'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 £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £39 a year.
How large is Little Ones?
In its latest reported year Little Ones reported income of £444 and spending of £60.
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