# Maheshwari Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145228 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145228)
- Website: https://www.maheshwarifoundation.com/
- Latest income: £0; spending £9,802
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England, India, United Arab Emirates, Jordan
- Other names: Aim to Zero Foundation (previous); The Maheshwari A2z Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maheshwari-foundation

The main purpose of the charity is to apply income from the charity for, but not limited to, the prevention of poverty and advancement of education. The main initiative during the period was the on-going funding for a day care centre in Delhi for disabled children where they are provided with some basic education and a healthy meal.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £0 | £9,802 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £623 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £4,841 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £300 | £16.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1 | £6,988 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply in any part of the world the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the benefit of, such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees may in their discretion think fit.

## What it funds

Maheshwari Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Maheshwari Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £9,802. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £38.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Maheshwari Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (maheshwarifoundation.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 Maheshwari Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Maheshwari Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, India, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

### Does Maheshwari Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Maheshwari Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Maheshwari 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 Dec 2025 was £9,802. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,675 a year.

### How large is Maheshwari Foundation?

In its latest reported year Maheshwari Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £9,802.


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