# Long Covid-19 Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193939 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193939)
- Website: https://www.longcovidfdn.com
- Latest income: £1,377; spending £3,845
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Long Covid Foundation (working); Long Covid-19 Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/long-covid-19-foundation

The charity is established to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by (i) recognising Long Covid syndrome in the UK and Worldwide, and by (ii) undertaking research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment of all forms of Long Covid-19, including (iii) development of findings of research into the practical applications for treatment and rehabilitation

## 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 Jul 2025 | £1,377 | £3,845 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £9,028 | £6,690 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £4,731 | £4,527 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £10.9k | £8,691 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by recognising Long Covid-19 syndrome in the UK and worldwide, and by undertaking research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of Long Covid-19, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for prevention, treatment and cure of Long Covid-19 and furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.

## What it funds

Long Covid-19 Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Long Covid-19 Foundation reported income of £1,377 and spending of £3,845. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £23.8k 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 Long Covid-19 Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (longcovidfdn.com) 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

### Is Long Covid-19 Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Long Covid-19 Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Long Covid-19 Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Long Covid-19 Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Long Covid-19 Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Long Covid-19 Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Long Covid-19 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 Jul 2025 was £3,845. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £5,938 a year.

### How large is Long Covid-19 Foundation?

In its latest reported year Long Covid-19 Foundation reported income of £1,377 and spending of £3,845.


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