# Lodha Foundation - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1158178 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158178) - Latest income: £1,500; spending £1,500 - What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment - Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance - Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales - Trustees: 4 - Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lodha-foundation The provision of financial support for education, arts, culture and urban activity charities. In addition to this, the charity aims to relieve poverty, promote education, support organisations which promote good citizenship, and the relieve financial hardship of people in need. ## Open and forthcoming schemes (0) None in OpenGrant's sources right now. ## Finances by year (Charity Commission) | Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations | |---|---|---|---| | 31 Mar 2025 | £1,500 | £1,500 | not filed | | 31 Mar 2024 | £1,500 | £1,500 | not filed | | 31 Mar 2023 | £1,500 | £1,500 | not filed | | 31 Mar 2022 | £1,500 | £1,500 | not filed | | 31 Mar 2021 | £1,500 | £1,500 | not filed | ## Charitable objects > 3.1 the objects of the CIO are:3.1.1 that the charity trustees shall hold the income and property of the CIO upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the property, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the charity trustees may in their discretion think fit.3.1.2 without prejudice to the generality of sub-clause 3.1.1 the charity trustees may apply the income and all or such part or parts of the property of the CIO at such time or times and in such manner as the charity trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards:(a) The provision of financial support to individuals to assist or enable them to pursue their education. (b) The provision of financial support to families and/or individuals who otherwise cannot afford suitable housing to assist or enable them to rent or buy their own home.(c) The provision of financial support to any charity whose aims include advancing the arts, or cultural and urban design activities. (d) The relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.(e) The promotion of education (including social and physical training) of people in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by… ## What it funds Lodha Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Lodha Foundation reported income of £1,500 and spending of £1,500. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £7,500 in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lodha Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Lodha Foundation open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lodha Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does Lodha Foundation fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ### Does Lodha Foundation give grants to individuals? Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lodha Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies. ### How much does Lodha Foundation give each year? The register does not break out Lodha 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 £1,500. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,500 a year. ### How large is Lodha Foundation? 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