# Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212141 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212141)
- Latest income: £1,000; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sri Lanka
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/major-and-mrs-pinto-jayarwardena-foundation

The public benefit, for the relief of those in need, in particular women and children who have suffered abuse resulting in ill health or financial hardship, by the provision of practical support and grants to organisations or charities working toward providing such relief

## 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 2026 | £1,000 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, to the relief of those in need, in particular women and children who have suffered abuse resulting in ill-health or financial hardship, by the provision of practical support and grants to organisations or charities working toward providing such relief.

## What it funds

Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena 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 Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.

### Does Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena 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 2026 was £0.

### How large is Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation?

In its latest reported year Major & Mrs. Pinto-Jayarwardena Foundation reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0.


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